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Restructuring and Related Cost, Estimated Profit Improvements, Reduced Sales, General and Administrative Expense, Percentage

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Restructuring Plan - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2021
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		$ 27,362	$ 380	$ 350
Beauty & Wellness
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		18,673	11	101
Home & Outdoor
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		$ 8,689	369	$ 249
Project Pegasus
Restructuring Plan
Estimated percentage of global workforce reduction	10.00%	10.00%
Estimated percentage reduction in cost of goods sold	60.00%
Estimated percentage reduction in SG&A expenses	40.00%
Restructuring charges	$ 27,362	$ 27,362
Project Pegasus \| Beauty & Wellness
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges	18,673
Project Pegasus \| Home & Outdoor
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges	8,689
Project Pegasus \| Employee Severance
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		9,453
Project Pegasus \| Professional Fees
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		16,749
Project Pegasus \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		535
Project Pegasus \| Other Restructuring
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges		$ 625
Project Pegasus \| Fiscal 2024
Restructuring Plan
Estimated percentage of savings recognized		25.00%
Project Pegasus \| Fiscal 2025
Restructuring Plan
Estimated percentage of savings recognized		50.00%
Project Pegasus \| Fiscal 2026
Restructuring Plan
Estimated percentage of savings recognized		25.00%
Project Pegasus \| Minimum
Restructuring Plan
Annualized profit improvements	75,000
Expected restructuring costs	85,000	$ 85,000
Project Pegasus \| Maximum
Restructuring Plan
Annualized profit improvements	85,000
Expected restructuring costs	$ 95,000	$ 95,000
Project Refuel
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring charges			$ 400