Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 29, 2013	Nov. 23, 2012	Nov. 29, 2013	Nov. 23, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 502,107	$ 499,368	$ 1,406,319	$ 1,275,139
Other revenue	5,409	7,446	18,921	18,617
Total revenue	507,516	506,814	1,425,240	1,293,756
Material, labor and other production costs	244,829	244,071	625,340	584,667
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	177,154	190,041	502,500	466,199
Administrative and general expenses	74,814	74,483	228,578	225,521
Other operating (income) expense - net	(2,368)	(1,977)	(6,647)	9,017
Operating income	13,087	196	75,469	8,352
Interest expense	8,454	4,504	18,199	13,314
Interest income	(29)	(65)	(222)	(297)
Other non-operating expense (income) - net	1,047	(2,144)	(4,351)	(6,915)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	3,615	(2,099)	61,843	2,250
Income tax expense (benefit)	310	(1,290)	30,366	63
Net income (loss)	$ 3,305	$ (809)	$ 31,477	$ 2,187