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Customer Allowances and Discounts (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Nov. 25, 2011
Customer Allowances and Discounts [Abstract]  
Allowances and discounts on trade accounts receivable
                         
(In thousands)   November 25,
2011		     February 28,
2011		     November 26,
2010		  

Allowance for seasonal sales returns

   $ 47,496     $ 34,058     $ 47,252  

Allowance for outdated products

     9,937       8,264       10,349  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     7,031       5,374       4,379  

Allowance for cooperative advertising and marketing funds

     29,710       25,631       26,425  

Allowance for rebates

     28,465       24,920       26,920  
   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  
    $ 122,639     $ 98,247     $ 115,325