Stock-Based Compensation (Details 5) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2013
Apr. 27, 2012
Apr. 29, 2011
Nonvested Shares And Units [Line Items]      
Unecognized Compensation Cost, Period for Recognition 3 months 15 days    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested $ 30.42 $ 29.27 $ 31.73
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted $ 40.15 $ 33.16 $ 26.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested $ 31.87 $ 29.20 $ 29.24
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited $ 33.37 $ 30.71 $ 29.40
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested $ 33.42 $ 30.42 $ 29.27
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
     
Nonvested Shares And Units [Line Items]      
Nonvested 374,237 450,632 374,566
Granted Shares 126,899 125,207 340,403
Vested Shares (169,869) (155,603) (220,613)
Forfeited Shares (35,690) (45,999) (43,724)
Nonvested 295,577 374,237 450,632
Unecognized Compensation Cost, Period for Recognition 2 years 3 months 7 days    
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
     
Nonvested Shares And Units [Line Items]      
Nonvested 79,794 0 0
Granted Shares 58,044 80,970 0
Vested Shares (38,232) 0 0
Forfeited Shares (4,864) (1,176) 0
Nonvested 94,742 79,794 0
Unecognized Compensation Cost, Period for Recognition 1 year 8 months 5 days    
Restricted Stock Awards And Units [Member]
     
Nonvested Shares And Units [Line Items]      
Unrecognized Compensation Cost $ 11,207    
Stock Options [Member]
     
Nonvested Shares And Units [Line Items]      
Unrecognized Compensation Cost $ 39