CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 25, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 33,393	$ 7,250
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,155)	(8,400)
Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments	377	475
Unrealized gain on securities	1
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(1,777)	(7,925)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 31,616	$ (675)