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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Reclassifications from AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 29, 2016 | Feb. 28, 2016 | Nov. 29, 2015 | Aug. 30, 2015 | May 31, 2015 | Feb. 22, 2015 | Aug. 24, 2014 | Nov. 23, 2014 | May 29, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 25, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest expense, net |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ (297.8) | $ (330.0) | $ (377.5)
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (2,209.4) | (1,545.3) | (1,778.9)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (146.0) | $ (18.7) | $ 6.8 | $ 1,319.8 | $ 23.0 | $ 1,165.0 | $ (389.1) | $ 202.2 | 1,161.9 | 1,001.1 | 310.1
Equity method investment earnings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (137.8) | (122.1) | (32.5)
Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8,552.1 | 9,061.4 | 8,910.8
Total before tax | $ 25.1 | $ (187.6) | $ (166.1) | $ (167.4) | $ (234.5) | $ (212.3) | $ (95.4) | $ (218.1) | (496.0) | (760.3) | (625.2)
Income tax expense (benefit) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (225.4) | (362.1) | $ (178.3)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Cash flow hedges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest expense, net |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (2.1) | (0.5) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (54.9) |
Total before tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.1 | 0.5 |
Income tax expense (benefit) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.3 | 0.3 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Amortization of pension and postretirement healthcare liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total before tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 14.5 | (0.8) |
Income tax expense (benefit) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4.9 | (0.3) |
Net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9.6 | (0.5) |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net prior service benefit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (5.1) | (4.2) |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Divestiture of Private Brands |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (4.3) | 0.0 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Pension settlement of equity method investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity method investment earnings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (5.2) | 0.0 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net actuarial loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.1 | 3.5 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Curtailment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 | 1.5 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Currency translation losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (73.4) | 0.0 |
Total before tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (73.4) | 0.0 |
Income tax expense (benefit) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Net of tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ (73.4) | $ 0.0 |

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