The percentage of the warranty liability that relates to the reportable segment.

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The period between issuance and expiration of product warranties.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers.

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Amount of decrease in the standard and extended product warranty accrual from payments made in cash or in kind to satisfy claims under the terms of the standard and extended product warranty.

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Amount of increase in the standard and extended product warranty accrual from warranties issued.

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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty liability that is expected to be paid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability.

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Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 24, 2015	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 24, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of changes in product warranty liability
Balance as of the beginning of the period	$ 20,908	$ 17,230	$ 20,511	$ 16,870
Accruals during the period	4,719	5,651	9,854	10,762
Settlements during the period	(4,725)	(4,820)	(9,463)	(9,571)
Balance as of the end of the period	20,902	$ 18,061	20,902	$ 18,061
Product warranty liability included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 13,000		$ 13,000		$ 12,400
Upholstery Segment
Product Warranties
Percentage of warranty liability relating to the segment			95.00%
Fabric and leather
Product Warranties
Warranty term			1 year
Cushions and padding \| Minimum
Product Warranties
Warranty term			1 year
Cushions and padding \| Maximum
Product Warranties
Warranty term			10 years
Labor costs relating to parts
Product Warranties
Warranty term			1 year