Other Income and Expense - Other Non-Operating Expense (Income) - Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Impairment of investment in Schurman	$ 1,935	$ 1,935
Gain related to Party City investment		(3,262)	(4,293)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		(280)	(2,783)	1,314
Rental income		(1,714)	(1,919)	(1,217)
Miscellaneous		25	(179)	24
Other non-operating (income) expense - net		$ (3,296)	$ (9,174)	$ 121