CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 22, 2014	Feb. 23, 2013	Feb. 25, 2012
Tax effect on other comprehensive income	$ (123)	$ (22)	$ 129
Cash dividends declared on common stock		$ 0.0875
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Tax effect on other comprehensive income	123	22	129
Divestiture of New Albertsons, Inc.'s pension accumulated comprehensive loss	$ 31
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Cash dividends declared on common stock		$ 0.0875	$ 0.3500