GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 22, 2014
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Amortization Expense of intangible assets	$ 11	$ 8	$ 8
Future amortization expense, Year One	7
Future amortization expense, Year Two	7
Future amortization expense, Year Three	7
Future amortization expense, Year Four	7
Future amortization expense, Year Five	7
Wholesale
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Percentage by which fair value of good will exceeded carrying value		95.00%
Wholesale | Tradename
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Pre-tax non-cash impairment charge	$ 6
Save-A-Lot
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Percentage by which fair value of good will exceeded carrying value			35.00%
Save-A-Lot
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Minimum percentage by which fair value of good will exceeded carrying value	100.00%
Retail
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Percentage by which fair value of good will exceeded carrying value	100.00%