Royalty Revenue and Related Expenses - Revenues and Expenses Associated with Servicing of Agreements (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2016	Aug. 28, 2015	Aug. 26, 2016	Aug. 28, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Material, labor and other production costs	$ 159,214	$ 177,985	$ 338,114	$ 373,459
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	142,061	153,641	295,589	317,400
Administrative and general expenses	55,797	59,365	119,815	117,586
AG Intellectual Properties [Member] | Non-Reportable Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Royalty revenue	1,922	1,975	3,684	3,104
Material, labor and other production costs	702	1,241	1,315	2,175
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses	942	988	1,498	1,691
Administrative and general expenses	212	344	492	711
Expenses associated with royalty revenue, Total	$ 1,856	$ 2,573	$ 3,305	$ 4,577