Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	May 03, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 42,345	$ 29,932
Trade receivables - net	53,923	58,205
Inventories	47,039	43,914
Deferred income taxes net	2,379	2,685
Prepaid and other assets	6,554	8,405
Total current assets	152,240	143,141
Property, plant and equipment - net	58,119	59,494
Goodwill	13,145	13,145
Intangible assets	1,615	1,615
Other assets	5,131	5,446
Total assets	230,250	222,841
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	42,971	45,606
Accrued liabilities	16,104	18,873
Income taxes payable	101	44
Total current liabilities	59,176	64,523
Long-term debt	20,000	30,000
Deferred income taxes net	14,163	13,873
Other liabilities	7,703	8,244
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 50,363,199 shares issued (50,361,799 shares at April 27)	504	504
Additional paid-in capital	37,170	42,775
Retained earnings	108,858	80,737
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	406	(205)
Total shareholders' equity	129,208	106,201
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	230,250	222,841
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, value	150	150
Treasury stock, value	(5,100)	(5,100)
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, value	120	240
Common Treasury Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Treasury stock, value	$ (12,900)	$ (12,900)