Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued wages, benefits and other personnel costs	$ 415,539	$ 386,226
Accrued sales and other taxes payable	103,596	98,433
Accrued store expense	200,222	200,786
Other	345,150	363,961
Accrued salaries, wages and other current liabilities	$ 1,064,507	$ 1,049,406