SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (Allowances deducted from accounts receivable for estimated uncollectible amounts:, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011	Feb. 27, 2010
Allowances deducted from accounts receivable for estimated uncollectible amounts:
For estimated uncollectible amounts:
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 25,116	$ 31,549	$ 37,490
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	18,274	14,359	21,348
Deductions	14,558	20,792	27,289
Balance at End of Period	$ 28,832	$ 25,116	$ 31,549