INCOME TAXES Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Pension liabilities	$ 256.4	$ 138.6
Tax credits, carryforwards and net operating losses	85.6	96.8
Accrued expenses	53.2	41.7
Employee benefits	0	11.1
Other	30.8	39.6
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	426.0	327.8
Valuation allowance	(54.6)	(66.8)
Total deferred tax assets	371.4	261.0
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	385.6	337.4
Intangible assets	125.8	108.5
Derivatives	31.9	44.7
Employee benefits	13.7	0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Subsidiaries	44.6	53.5
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 601.6	$ 544.1