Fair value measurements (Details) - Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
May. 30, 2015
Feb. 28, 2015
May. 31, 2014
Assets      
Total assets $ 4,480 $ 4,437 $ 3,555
Liabilities      
Total liabilities 4,470 4,281 3,563
Level 2 | Other current assets      
Assets      
Nonqualified retirement plan 4,086 3,951 3,555
Foreign currency forward contracts 394 486  
Level 2 | Accrued liabilities      
Liabilities      
Nonqualified retirement plan 4,094 3,966 $ 3,563
Foreign currency hedge instruments $ 376 $ 315