Inventories

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2022

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

5. Inventories

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method.

A summary of inventories follows:

(dollars in thousands)	July 31, 2022		August 1, 2021		May 1, 2022
Raw materials	$	12,690	$	9,443	$	13,477
Work-in-process		4,985		3,637		4,237
Finished goods		46,074		45,533		48,843
	$	63,749	$	58,613	$	66,557