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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands | Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($)
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Other commitments and contingencies |
Obligations payable in fiscal 2017 | $ 254,329
Minimum royalty payments |
Other commitments and contingencies |
Obligations payable in fiscal 2017 | 12,725
Licenses | Minimum royalty payments |
Other commitments and contingencies |
Obligations payable in fiscal 2017 | 12,730
Licenses | Advertising |
Other commitments and contingencies |
Obligations payable in fiscal 2017 | $ 5,900

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