PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 25, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,807,113	$ 2,538,371
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,608,858)	(1,422,074)
Property and equipment, net	1,198,255	1,116,297
Land and buildings
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	316,953	234,027
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	960,565	892,682
Leasehold improvements
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	1,024,954	959,427
Computer equipment and software
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 504,641	$ 452,235

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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