Business Segment Information - Product Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 1,868,739	$ 1,695,144	$ 1,597,894
Other revenue	26,195	31,863	32,355
Everyday greeting cards [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	889,895	832,454	755,799
Seasonal greeting cards [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	466,167	411,605	377,831
Gift packaging [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	265,107	241,641	223,093
All other products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 221,375	$ 177,581	$ 208,816