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Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |  | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2014 Share-based compensation | May 31, 2013 Share-based compensation | May 31, 2014 Employee stock options | May 31, 2014 Performance-based Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards Former CEO | May 31, 2013 Performance-based Restricted stock awards Former CEO | Mar. 14, 2014 Dutch auction self tender | May 31, 2014 Open market transactions | May 31, 2014 Open market or tender offer | May 31, 2013 Open market or tender offer
Repurchase of common stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Shares authorized for purchase in the open market or through private transactions | 265,430,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) |  | 70,079 | 12,817 | 1,993 | 68,086 | 9,898 | 3,693,816 | 408,327 | 4,102,143 | 33,862
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value |  | $ 4,686 | $ 463 | $ 120 | $ 4,570 | $ 350 | $ 247,830 | $ 25,770 | $ 273,599 | $ 1,311
Average price per share (in dollars per share) |  | $ 66.87 | $ 36.12 | $ 59.13 | $ 67.10 | $ 35.55 |  |  | $ 66.70 | $ 38.71

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