PENSION AND OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Costs (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 47.2	$ 37.4	$ 37.0
Interest cost	74.8	75.9	74.9
Expected return on plan assets	(78.8)	(79.6)	(63.9)
Net amortization	52.9	23.5	34.0
Net periodic pension cost	$ 96.1	$ 57.2	$ 82.0