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BENEFIT PLANS - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income) and Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2015
Feb. 22, 2014
Feb. 23, 2013
Pension Benefits      
Net Periodic Benefit Cost      
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Other Postretirement Benefits      
Net Periodic Benefit Cost      
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