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Repurchases of Helen of Troy Common Stock - Summary of share repurchase activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2017
Repurchase of common stock |  |  |
Aggregate value of shares | $ 217,493 | $ 73,053 | $ 75,595
Stock Repurchased and Retired During the period, Received in Connection With Share Based Compensation, Shares | 59,024 | 75,785 | 6,286
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period, Received In Connection With Share-Based Compensation, Value | $ 5,413 | $ 7,258 | $ 595
Treasury Stock Acquired, Received In Connection With Share-Based Compensation, Average Cost Per Share | $ 91.70 | $ 95.77 | $ 94.61
Open market or tender offer |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock |  |  |
Number of shares | 1,875,469 | 717,300 | 922,731
Aggregate value of shares | $ 212,080 | $ 65,795 | $ 75,000
Average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 113.08 | $ 91.73 | $ 81.28

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