Basis of Presentation (Details)	9 Months Ended
Nov. 28, 2015
Vendor Allowances and Purchase Discounts
Number of days within which rebates are recognized at the end of each quarter	30 days

Represents number of days within which rebates are recognized at the end of each quarter.

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Period Type:	duration