Other Income and Expense - Other Operating (Income) Expense - Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
May 25, 2012	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Offsetting [Abstract]
Clinton Cards secured debt (recovery) impairment		$ (4,910)	$ 8,106
Gain on sale of intellectual properties				(4,500)
Termination of certain agency agreements	2,125		2,125
Loss (gain) on fixed asset disposals		560	631	(461)
Miscellaneous		(3,368)	(6,532)	(3,239)
Other operating (income) expense - net		$ (7,718)	$ 4,330	$ (8,200)

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Recovery impairment of secured debt acquired.

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Gain (loss) related to the termination of a contract between the parties. The termination may be due to many causes including early termination of a lease by a lessee, a breach of contract by one party, or a failure to perform.

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of intangible assets.

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, including oil and gas property and timber property.

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The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations.

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