Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 26, 2012	May 28, 2011
Net sales	$ 2,218,292	$ 2,109,951
Cost of sales	1,331,093	1,252,379
Gross profit	887,199	857,572
Selling, general and administrative expenses	573,801	568,624
Operating profit	313,398	288,948
Interest (expense) income, net	(1,056)	552
Earnings before provision for income taxes	312,342	289,500
Provision for income taxes	105,506	108,922
Net earnings	$ 206,836	$ 180,578
Net earnings per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.90	$ 0.74
Net earnings per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.89	$ 0.72
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	229,086	245,546
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	232,683	249,799