Business Segment Information - Product Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 1,969,666	$ 1,868,739	$ 1,695,144
Other revenue	27,857	26,195	31,863
Everyday greeting cards [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	921,000	889,895	832,454
Seasonal greeting cards [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	473,013	466,167	411,605
Gift packaging and party goods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	277,378	265,107	241,641
All other products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 270,418	$ 221,375	$ 177,581