Royalty Revenue and Related Expenses - Revenues and Expenses Associated with Servicing of Agreements (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2013	Aug. 24, 2012	Aug. 30, 2013	Aug. 24, 2012
Royalty expenses
Material, labor and other production costs	$ 176,674	$ 176,732	$ 380,511	$ 340,596
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	155,007	148,995	325,346	276,158
Administrative and general expenses	82,684	70,870	153,764	151,038
AG Intellectual Properties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Royalty revenue	6,412	7,133	12,918	10,862
Royalty expenses
Material, labor and other production costs	1,551	2,673	3,498	5,001
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	1,936	2,723	3,184	3,379
Administrative and general expenses	441	441	901	863
Expenses associated with royalty revenue, Total	$ 3,928	$ 5,837	$ 7,583	$ 9,243