INCOME TAXES Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011	May 02, 2010
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal	$ 72.7	$ 57.6	$ (150.2)
State	8.4	17.2	2.5
Foreign	1.1	3.1	(0.8)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	82.2	77.9	(148.5)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal	82.1	128.3	55.0
State	11.2	24.2	(23.1)
Foreign	(3.1)	5.7	3.4
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	90.2	158.2	35.3
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ 172.4	$ 236.1	$ (113.2)