Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 03, 2012
Finite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,987,377	$ 1,909,628
Accumulated Amortization	(1,556,150)	(1,445,224)
Unfavorable lease intangibles	62,687	70,195
Amortization expense for intangible assets and liabilities	119,138	127,737	143,790
Anticipated annual amortization expense for intangible assets and liabilities
2015	105,149
2016	93,337
2017	80,052
2018	42,113
2019	16,322
Favorable leases and other
Finite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	634,320	623,541
Accumulated Amortization	(447,608)	(413,556)
Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period	9 years	10 years
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Finite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	1,353,057	1,286,087
Accumulated Amortization	$ (1,108,542)	$ (1,031,668)
Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period	4 years	4 years