Inventories

12 Months Ended

Apr. 29, 2023

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

(Amounts in thousands)	4/29/2023		4/30/2022
Raw materials	$	116,440	$	146,896
Work in process	24,328		36,834
Finished goods	181,401		185,870
FIFO inventories	322,169		369,600
Excess of FIFO over LIFO	(45,912)		(66,409)
Total inventories	$	276,257	$	303,191