CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Treasury stock, shares	8,044	6,964
Class A:
Common stock, Shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Common stock, Shares issued	58,839	58,001
Common stock, Shares outstanding	50,795	51,037
Class B:
Common stock, Shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Common stock, Shares issued	571	1,351
Common stock, Shares outstanding	571	1,351