Stock-Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2013
Apr. 27, 2012
Apr. 29, 2011
Shares Subject to Options [Roll Forward]      
Outstanding 711,528 1,181,805 1,403,463
Granted 0 0 133,944
Exercised (244,703) (450,998) (287,240)
Forfeited or expired (18,053) (19,279) (68,362)
Outstanding 448,772 711,528 1,181,805
Vested and Expected to Vest 448,772    
Exercisable 414,233    
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding $ 30.07 $ 29.87 $ 29.21
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted $ 0 $ 0 $ 26.35
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised $ 28.71 $ 29.60 $ 24.83
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or Expired $ 30.12 $ 29.19 $ 30.14
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding $ 30.81 $ 30.07 $ 29.87
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested and Expected to Vest $ 30.81    
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable $ 31.37    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding 4 years 10 months    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and Expected to Vest 4 years 10 months    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable 4 years 8 months    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding $ 5,257    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and Expected to Vest 5,257    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value,Exercisable $ 4,619