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Acquisitions - Charges Reflected in Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	May 25, 2012 Clinton Cards [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Clinton Cards [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Clinton Cards [Member] International Social Expression Products [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Clinton Cards [Member] Unallocated [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items ]
Contract asset impairment				$ 3,981	$ 3,981	$ 3,981
Bad debt expense	16,064	4,776	3,834		16,514	16,514
Legal and advisory fees					7,129		7,129
Impairment of debt purchased	8,106				8,106		8,106
Total					$ 35,730	$ 20,495	$ 15,235

The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected).

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