TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2004 Co-Chairmen	Feb. 25, 2012 Co-Chairmen	Feb. 26, 2011 Co-Chairmen	Feb. 27, 2010 Entities controlled by management of CTS and buybuy BABY
Related party transaction
Proceeds received on termination of life insurance policy agreement	$ 5.4
Benefits payable in substitution for the terminated life insurance policy agreements		4.2	4.2
Occupancy costs paid to a related party				$ 6.9

The agreed upon amount of benefits to be paid at a future date to the Company's Co-Chairmen as a substitution for the life insurance policies that were terminated. Amount is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

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