The number of fixed lease payments.

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The period in arrears during which rebates are dispensed to clients.

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The minimum occurrence for which stop-loss coverage is maintained under the self-insurance arrangement for general liability.

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The minimum occurrence for which stop-loss coverage is maintained under the self-insurance arrangement for workers' compensation.

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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line.

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Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss).

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Term of lessee's operating lease renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cost of revenue thru Estimates (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2021 USD ($) item	Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 02, 2019 USD ($)
Leases
Maximum additional period for lease extension	5 years
Number of fixed lease payment \| item	1
Advertising
Advertising expenses, net of vendor advertising allowances	$ 122,725	$ 142,079	$ 147,519
Insurance
Self-insurance, minimum occurrence, workers' compensation	1,000
Self-insurance, minimum occurrence, general liability	$ 3,000
Income Taxes
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)	21.00%
Pharmacy Services
Vendor Rebates and Allowances and Purchase Discounts
Period for rebates dispensed to manufacturers	30 days
Rebates paid to clients, period in arrears	8 months