Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011	Feb. 27, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 4,692,865	$ 4,640,669
Accumulated depreciation	(2,790,844)	(2,601,286)
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,902,021	2,039,383
Depreciation expense	296,792	331,928	349,282
Carrying amount of assets to be disposed	2,774	4,608
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	249,906	261,909
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	746,568	743,525
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,618,042	1,577,873
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,020,366	1,989,415
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 57,983	$ 67,947

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value (net of accumulated depreciation and any write-downs) of tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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