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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Related Information - Revenue Recognition and Costs and Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2020	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Customer incentives in SG&A	$ 20,900	$ 17,000	$ 11,800
Advertising costs in SG&A	71,400	62,400	53,700
Research and development expenses	17,800	13,000	13,500
Shipping and handling expenses in SG&A	$ 972,966	923,045	867,646
Minimum
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Term of allowable sales returns	2 years
Maximum
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Term of allowable sales returns	5 years
Shipping and Handling
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses in SG&A	$ 102,700	$ 89,400	$ 78,100

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