Minimum points required for conversion into rewards.

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The period over which the points accumulated under the loyalty program are measured to determine award level. Also, the subsequent period during which members receive the discounted prices to which they are entitled per their status.

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Period before which the points needs to be converted.

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Period before which the rewards needs to be redeemed.

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Value of each reward point earned.

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Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable.

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Remaining amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - FY thru Revenue (Details)		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2022 USD ($) Point	May 28, 2022 USD ($)	Feb. 26, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue Recognition
Measurement period		6 months
Liability recognized into revenue		$ 713,000
Retail Pharmacy
Revenue Recognition
Value of each reward point earned	$ 0.002
Minimum points required for conversion into rewards \| Point	1,000
Threshold period for expiry of unconverted points	90 days
Threshold period for expiry of unredeemed rewards	30 days
Accrued contract liabilities		$ 5,577,000	$ 0
Prescription files
Intangible Assets
Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period		5 years	6 years
Customer relationships
Intangible Assets
Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period		9 years	10 years
CMS license
Intangible Assets
Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period		4 years	5 years