Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 03, 2012
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued wages, benefits and other personnel costs	$ 437,222	$ 415,539
Accrued sales and other taxes payable	132,767	103,596
Accrued store expense	228,276	200,222
Other	358,050	345,150
Accrued salaries, wages and other current liabilities	$ 1,156,315	$ 1,064,507