DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Effects of Derivative Instruments in Fair Value Hedging Relationships) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
May 29, 2022	May 30, 2021	May 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	$ (27.8)	$ (0.2)	$ 0.0
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item	27.8	0.2	0.0
Interest rate contracts \| Interest, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(27.8)	(0.2)	0.0
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item	$ 27.8	$ 0.2	$ 0.0

Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of the increase (decrease) in fair value of the hedged item in a fair value hedge recognized in the income statement.

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