Deferred Costs - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Corporation's Net Deferred Costs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Change In Deferred Costs Net [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 306,217	$ 275,246	$ 287,965
Payments	82,474	134,247	83,919
Amortization	(109,543)	(102,993)	(98,181)
Effective settlement of Clinton Cards contract upon acquisition	(6,192)
Currency translation	(359)	(283)	1,543
Ending balance	$ 272,597	$ 306,217	$ 275,246