PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 02, 2013	Feb. 25, 2012
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 3,270,466	$ 2,807,113
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(1,803,799)	(1,608,858)
Property and equipment, net	1,466,667	1,198,255
Land and buildings
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	488,602	316,953
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	1,068,786	960,565
Leasehold improvements
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	1,099,991	1,024,954
Computer equipment and software
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 613,087	$ 504,641

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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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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