Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred credits from landlords	$ 11,314	$ 13,488
Share-based compensation	3,950	4,979
Compensation accrual	3,745	3,820
Deferred Compensation	1,486	1,035
Other	4,112	5,494
Total deferred tax assets	24,607	28,816
Deferred tax liabilities:
Inventories	(9,245)	(6,540)
Property and equipment	(4,990)	(954)
Other	(552)	(697)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(14,787)	(8,191)
Net deferred tax asset	$ 9,820	$ 20,625