Acquisitions And Dispositions (Clinton Cards Acquisition) - Additional Information (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Aug. 24, 2012 Clinton Cards [Member] USD ($) Store	Aug. 24, 2012 Clinton Cards [Member] GBP (£)	May 25, 2012 Clinton Cards [Member] USD ($) Brand Store	May 25, 2012 Clinton Cards [Member] GBP (£)	Feb. 28, 2015 Clinton Cards [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2014 Clinton Cards [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013 Clinton Cards [Member] USD ($)	May 25, 2012 Clinton Cards [Member] Store
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Purchase of outstanding senior secured debt			$ 56,560			$ 56,560	£ 35,000
Number of stores owned by Clinton Cards											750
Annual revenues of Clinton Cards	2,010,969	1,969,666	1,868,739			600,000
Number of primary retail brands of Clinton Cards						2	2
Bid offered by Lakeshore for Clinton Cards' certain ongoing business assets				37,168	23,000
Number of stores purchased by Lakeshore from Clinton Cards				388	388
Cash distribution from the administrators	11,926	7,644						11,926	7,644
Interest on Clinton Cards secured debt	2,507							2,507
Transaction charges incurred as a result of Clinton Cards acquisition										$ 35,730