Net Sales by Geographic Region (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	May 31, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 845,343	$ 703,436	$ 727,780	$ 737,549	$ 714,671	$ 647,080	$ 699,816	$ 758,147	$ 3,014,108	$ 2,819,714	$ 3,384,234
North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,805,182	2,662,196	3,239,123
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 208,926	$ 157,518	$ 145,111