Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued wages, benefits and other personnel costs	$ 449,585	$ 437,222
Accrued interest	69,193	76,164
Accrued sales and other taxes payable	133,357	132,767
Accrued store expense	238,324	228,276
Other	275,400	281,886
Accrued salaries, wages and other current liabilities	$ 1,165,859	$ 1,156,315