CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 24, 2012	Aug. 26, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 2,996	$ 47,069
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	4,841	5,362
Gain on dispositions		(4,500)
Net loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets	154	(484)
Depreciation and intangible assets amortization	23,310	22,158
Provision for doubtful accounts	17,567	4,620
Impairment of Clinton Cards debt	10,043
Deferred income taxes	(2,379)	4,039
Gain on sale of Party City investment	(3,152)
Other non-cash charges	619	1,814
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	(1,684)	8,209
Inventories	(51,668)	(64,515)
Other current assets	(12,188)	4,457
Income taxes	(9,532)	2,785
Deferred costs - net	40,598	16,400
Accounts payable and other liabilities	35,854	(8,751)
Other - net	(6,499)	1,049
Total Cash Flows From Operating Activities	48,880	39,712
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant and equipment additions	(46,058)	(30,434)
Cash payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	621	(5,992)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	488	2,567
Proceeds from sale of intellectual properties		4,500
Purchase of Clinton Cards debt	(56,560)
Total Cash Flows From Investing Activities	(101,509)	(29,359)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in long-term debt	55,000
Issuance or exercise of share-based payment awards	(591)	12,222
Tax (deficiency) benefit from share-based payment awards	(413)	2,370
Purchase of treasury shares	(60,700)	(20,791)
Dividends to shareholders	(10,440)	(12,176)
Total Cash Flows From Financing Activities	(17,144)	(18,375)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	(922)	1,510
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(70,695)	(6,512)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	132,438	215,838
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 61,743	$ 209,326