CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2013
Apr. 27, 2012
Apr. 29, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME      
Net Sales $ 1,608,909 $ 1,654,413 $ 1,676,906
Cost of sales 486,855 509,816 509,849
Operating wage and fringe benefit expenses 512,292 535,069 559,193
Other operating expenses 267,827 268,799 270,694
Selling, general and administrative expenses 180,158 150,743 165,482
Depreciation and amortization expense 79,482 82,112 83,148
Asset impairment 68,409 0 0
Loss on sale 57,743 0 0
Operating Income (Loss) (43,857) 107,874 88,540
Net interest expense 11,485 7,884 8,867
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (55,342) 99,990 79,673
Provisions for Income Taxes (52,480) 27,140 25,510
Net Income (Loss) $ (2,862) $ 72,850 $ 54,163
Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic $ (0.10) $ 2.45 $ 1.79
Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted $ (0.10) $ 2.45 $ 1.78
Cash Dividends Paid Per Share $ 1.075 $ 0.95 $ 0.78