Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 29, 2013	Nov. 23, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 31,477	$ 2,187
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	8,090	7,806
Net loss on disposal of fixed assets	559	394
Depreciation and intangible assets amortization	40,450	36,095
Provision for doubtful accounts	513	17,771
Clinton Cards secured debt (recovery) impairment	(4,232)	10,043
Deferred income taxes	10,988	809
Gain related to Party City investment	(3,262)	(4,293)
Other non-cash charges	2,090	892
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	(94,636)	(101,363)
Inventories	(43,588)	(39,105)
Other current assets	14,817	(17,877)
Income taxes	6,465	(15,336)
Deferred costs - net	15,021	23,702
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(21,935)	112,283
Other - net	4,053	(1,913)
Total Cash Flows From Operating Activities	(33,130)	32,095
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant and equipment additions	(45,336)	(87,408)
Cash payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		621
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	1,630	559
Purchase of Clinton Cards debt		(56,560)
Proceeds from Clinton Cards administration	4,982
Proceeds related to Party City investment	12,105	4,920
Total Cash Flows From Investing Activities	(26,619)	(137,868)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit	311,336	355,601
Repayments on revolving lines of credit	(295,236)	(223,950)
Proceeds from term loan	339,250
Issuance, exercise or settlement of share-based payment awards	(4,487)	(496)
Tax benefit (deficiency) from share-based payment awards	279	(376)
Contribution from parent	240,000
Purchase of treasury shares		(78,742)
Payments to shareholders to effect merger	(568,303)
Dividends to shareholders	(27,809)	(15,182)
Debt issuance costs	(6,545)
Total Cash Flows From Financing Activities	(11,515)	36,855
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	980	(229)
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(70,284)	(69,147)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	86,059	132,438
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 15,775	$ 63,291