Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 4,865,357	$ 4,692,865
Accumulated depreciation	(2,969,707)	(2,790,844)
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,895,650	1,902,021
Depreciation expense	286,374	296,792	331,928
Carrying amount of assets to be disposed	14,702	2,774
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	243,413	249,906
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	753,952	746,568
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,733,607	1,618,042
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,079,372	2,020,366
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 55,013	$ 57,983

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 of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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