CUSTOMER ALLOWANCES AND DISCOUNTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2014

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Allowances and Discounts Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are reported net of certain allowances and discounts. The most significant of these are as follows:

	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
Allowance for seasonal sales returns	$	26,613	$	24,574
Allowance for outdated products		9,692		11,156
Allowance for doubtful accounts		2,488		3,419
Allowance for marketing funds		28,277		28,610
Allowance for rebates		27,369		31,771
	$	94,439	$	99,530