Supervalu (SVU) 10-Q 13 Jan 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Jan. 08, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 5, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	SVU
Entity Registrant Name	SUPERVALU INC
Entity Central Index Key	95,521
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-27
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		265,910,308

Condensed Consolidated Segment

Condensed Consolidated Segment Financial Information (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Net sales
Net sales	$ 4,114	$ 4,225	$ 13,583	$ 13,530
Net sales, %	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Operating earnings
Operating earnings	$ 101	$ 56	$ 353	$ 285
Total operating earnings % of total net sales	2.40%	1.30%	2.60%	2.10%
Interest expense, net	$ 45	$ 46	$ 148	$ 156
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(1)	(1)	(3)	(3)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	57	11	208	132
Income tax provision (benefit)	22	(1)	79	41
Net earnings from continuing operations	35	12	129	91
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	69	3	68
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	35	81	132	159
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC.	34	79	126	153
Independent Business [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	$ 1,902	$ 1,972	$ 6,195	$ 6,227
Net sales, %	46.20%	46.70%	45.60%	46.00%
Operating earnings
Operating earnings	$ 54	$ 60	$ 180	$ 180
% of sales	2.80%	3.10%	2.90%	2.90%
Save-A-Lot [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	$ 1,069	$ 1,085	$ 3,568	$ 3,498
Net sales, %	26.00%	25.70%	26.30%	25.80%
Operating earnings
Operating earnings	$ 32	$ 34	$ 115	$ 106
% of sales	2.90%	3.10%	3.20%	3.00%
Retail Food [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	$ 1,097	$ 1,125	$ 3,662	$ 3,660
Net sales, %	26.70%	26.60%	27.00%	27.10%
Operating earnings
Operating earnings	$ 21	$ 28	$ 64	$ 78
% of sales	2.00%	2.50%	1.80%	2.10%
Corporate [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	$ 46	$ 43	$ 158	$ 145
Net sales, %	1.10%	1.00%	1.10%	1.10%
Operating earnings
Operating earnings	$ (6)	$ (66)	$ (6)	$ (79)

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 4,114	$ 4,225	$ 13,583	$ 13,530
Cost of sales	3,513	3,629	11,589	11,605
Gross profit	601	596	1,994	1,925
Selling and administrative expenses	494	540	1,635	1,640
Intangible asset impairment charge	6	0	6	0
Operating earnings	101	56	353	285
Interest expense, net	45	46	148	156
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(1)	(1)	(3)	(3)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	57	11	208	132
Income tax provision (benefit)	22	(1)	79	41
Net earnings from continuing operations	35	12	129	91
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	69	3	68
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	35	81	132	159
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC.	$ 34	$ 79	$ 126	$ 153
Basic net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ 0.04	$ 0.47	$ 0.33
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0.27	0.01	0.26
Basic net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	0.13	0.31	0.48	0.59
Diluted net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.13	0.04	0.46	0.33
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0.26	0.01	0.26
Diluted net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ 0.30	$ 0.47	$ 0.58
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	264	261	263	260
Diluted (in shares)	268	265	268	263

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests		$ 35	$ 81	$ 132	$ 159
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Recognition of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations(1)	[1]	27	(98)	50	(80)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges(2)	[2]	0	0	(2)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		27	(98)	48	(80)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interests		62	(17)	180	79
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to SUPERVALU INC.		$ 61	$ (19)	$ 174	$ 73
[1]	Amounts are net of tax expense (benefit) of $15, $(27), $29 and $(17) for the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, and for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, respectively.
[2]	Amounts are net of tax expense (benefit) of $0, $0, $(1) and $0 for the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, and for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, respectively.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Amortization of actuarial loss on pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	$ 15	$ (27)	$ 29	$ (17)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1)	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 05, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 134	$ 114
Receivables, net	485	482
Inventories, net	1,170	984
Other current assets	78	120
Total current assets	1,867	1,700
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,458	1,470
Goodwill	867	865
Intangible assets, net	57	48
Deferred tax assets	246	265
Other assets	148	137
Total assets	4,643	4,485
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	1,200	1,121
Accrued vacation, compensation and benefits	187	204
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	224	35
Other current liabilities	175	173
Total current liabilities	1,786	1,533
Long-term debt	2,281	2,480
Long-term capital lease obligations	209	213
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	513	602
Long-term tax liabilities	129	119
Other long-term liabilities	$ 169	$ 174
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 400 shares authorized; 266 and 262 shares issued, respectively	$ 3	$ 3
Capital in excess of par value	2,802	2,810
Treasury stock, at cost, 1 and 2 shares, respectively	(5)	(33)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(375)	(423)
Accumulated deficit	(2,877)	(3,003)
Total SUPERVALU INC. stockholders’ deficit	(452)	(646)
Noncontrolling interests	8	10
Total stockholders’ deficit	(444)	(636)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$ 4,643	$ 4,485

Condensed Consolidated Balance7

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Dec. 05, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	400	400
Common stock, shares issued	266	262
Treasury stock, shares	1	2

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balance at Feb. 22, 2014	$ (730)	$ 3	$ 2,862	$ (101)	$ (307)	$ (3,195)	$ (738)	$ 8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	159					153	153	6
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $10 and $13	(80)				(80)		(80)
Sales of common stock under option plans	5		(52)	57			5
Stock-based compensation	17		17	0			17
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(8)							(8)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	3							3
Tax impact on stock-based awards and other	(13)		(12)	(1)			(13)
Ending balance at Nov. 29, 2014	(647)	3	2,815	(45)	(387)	(3,042)	(656)	9
Beginning balance at Feb. 28, 2015	(636)	3	2,810	(33)	(423)	(3,003)	(646)	10
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	132					126	126	6
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $10 and $13	48				48		48
Sales of common stock under option plans	10		(12)	22			10
Stock-based compensation	19		19				19
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(8)							(8)
Tax impact on stock-based awards and other	(9)		(15)	6			(9)
Ending balance at Dec. 05, 2015	$ (444)	$ 3	$ 2,802	$ (5)	$ (375)	$ (2,877)	$ (452)	$ 8

Condensed Consolidated Stateme9

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Other comprehensive income, tax	$ (28)	$ 17
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Other comprehensive income, tax	(28)	17
Parent [Member]
Other comprehensive income, tax	$ (28)	$ 17

Condensed Consolidated Statem10

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 132	$ 159
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	3	68
Net earnings from continuing operations	129	91
Intangible asset impairment charge	6	0
Adjustments to reconcile Net earnings from continuing operations to Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations:
Asset impairment and other charges	7	3
Net gain on sale of assets and exits of surplus leases	(3)	(11)
Depreciation and amortization	211	219
LIFO charge	6	7
Deferred income taxes	(19)	(41)
Stock-based compensation	19	18
Net pension and other postretirement benefits cost	29	82
Contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(38)	(115)
Other adjustments	20	15
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions	(116)	(164)
Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations	251	104
Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations	1	2
Net cash provided by operating activities	252	106
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of assets	4	7
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(169)	(164)
Payments for business acquisitions	(9)	(55)
Other	(24)	3
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(198)	(209)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	484
Proceeds from sale of common stock	10	5
Payments of debt and capital lease obligations	(35)	(37)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(8)	(8)
Payments of debt financing costs	(1)	(7)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	0	1
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(34)	438
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	20	335
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	114	83
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period	134	418
The Company’s non-cash activities were as follows:
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	31	10
Capital lease asset additions	18	1
Interest and income taxes paid:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	150	136
Income taxes paid, net	$ 44	$ 55

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 1—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Statement of Registrant The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of SUPERVALU INC. (“SUPERVALU” or the “Company”) for the third quarters and year-to-date periods ended December 5, 2015 and November 29, 2014 are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 . The results of operations for the third quarter and year-to-date ended December 5, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. Accounting Policies The summary of significant accounting policies is included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 . Fiscal Year The Company operates on a 52/53 week fiscal year basis, with its fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in February. References to the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015 relate to the 12 week fiscal quarters ended December 5, 2015 and November 29, 2014 , respectively. References to fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date relate to the 40 week fiscal periods ended December 5, 2015 and November 29, 2014 , respectively. Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company’s banking arrangements allow the Company to fund outstanding checks when presented to the financial institution for payment. The Company funds all intraday bank balance overdrafts during the same business day. Checks outstanding in excess of bank balances create net book overdrafts, which are recorded in Accounts payable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as an operating activity in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , the Company had net book overdrafts of $147 and $145 , respectively. Inventories, Net Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all of the Company’s inventories consist of finished goods and a substantial portion of the Company’s inventories have a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) reserve applied. Interim LIFO calculations are based on the Company’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs, as the actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is computed at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. If the first-in, first-out method had been used, Inventories, net would have been higher by approximately $217 at December 5, 2015 and $211 at February 28, 2015 . The Company recorded a LIFO charge of $1 and $3 for the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company recorded a LIFO charge of $6 and $7 for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, respectively. Presentation Revision In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company completed an assessment of its revenue and expense presentation primarily related to professional services and certain other transactions. Expenses related to transactions in which the Company determined it was the principal were previously presented net of related revenues within Net sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The presentation of these expenses has been revised to include them within Cost of sales and Selling and administrative expenses. These revisions had the effect of increasing Net sales with a corresponding increase to Cost of sales and Selling and administrative expenses. These revisions did not impact Operating earnings, Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC., cash flows, or financial position for any period reported. These revisions have similarly impacted the Company's financial statements across fiscal periods. Management determined that these revisions are not material to any period reported. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation as shown below. The following tables present the impact of these revisions on the Company's previously reported results as reported in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q: Third Quarter Ended November 29, 2014 Year-To-Date Ended November 29, 2014 As Originally Reported Revision As Revised As Originally Reported Revision As Revised Net sales $ 4,204 $ 21 $ 4,225 $ 13,456 $ 74 $ 13,530 Cost of sales 3,611 18 3,629 11,539 66 11,605 Gross profit 593 3 596 1,917 8 1,925 Selling and administrative expenses 537 3 540 1,632 8 1,640 Operating earnings $ 56 $ — $ 56 $ 285 $ — $ 285 Third Quarter Ended November 29, 2014 Year-To-Date Ended November 29, 2014 As Originally Reported Revision As Revised As Originally Reported Revision As Revised Net sales Independent Business $ 1,958 $ 14 $ 1,972 $ 6,178 $ 49 $ 6,227 % of total 46.6 % 0.1 % 46.7 % 45.9 % 0.1 % 46.0 % Save-A-Lot 1,079 6 1,085 3,477 21 3,498 % of total 25.7 % — % 25.7 % 25.8 % — % 25.8 % Retail Food 1,124 1 1,125 3,656 4 3,660 % of total 26.7 % (0.1 )% 26.6 % 27.2 % (0.1 )% 27.1 % Corporate 43 — 43 145 — 145 % of total 1.0 % — % 1.0 % 1.1 % — % 1.1 % Total net sales $ 4,204 $ 21 $ 4,225 $ 13,456 $ 74 $ 13,530 100.0 % — % 100.0 % 100.0 % — % 100.0 % Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance under accounting standard update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . ASU 2014-09 supersedes existing revenue recognition requirements and provides a new comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The new authoritative guidance will likely be adopted during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, as permitted by ASU 2015-14. Adoption is allowed by either the full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating which approach it will apply and the potential adoption impact on its financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs . ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt obligation. This ASU would apply retrospectively beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, although early adoption is permitted. Debt issuance costs, excluding revolving credit facility financing costs, that the Company would present as a reduction of the related debt included in Other assets were approximately $29 as of December 5, 2015 . In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires all deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current in a classified balance sheet. This ASU would first apply prospectively or retrospectively beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, although early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating which approach it will apply. Current deferred tax liabilities included in Other current liabilities were approximately $12 as of December 5, 2015 .

Goodwill and Intangible Assets,

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net	NOTE 2—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Changes in the Company’s Goodwill and Intangible assets, net consisted of the following: February 28, Additions Impairments Other net adjustments December 5, Goodwill: Independent Business goodwill $ 710 $ — $ — $ — $ 710 Save-A-Lot goodwill 141 1 — — 142 Retail Food goodwill 14 1 — — 15 Total goodwill $ 865 $ 2 $ — $ — $ 867 Intangible assets: Favorable operating leases, prescription files, customer lists and other (accumulated amortization of $94 and $86 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively) $ 124 $ 24 $ (6 ) $ — $ 142 Trademarks and tradenames – indefinite useful lives 9 — — — 9 Non-compete agreements (accumulated amortization of $3 and $2 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively) 3 — — — 3 Total intangible assets 136 24 (6 ) — 154 Accumulated amortization (88 ) (9 ) — — (97 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 48 $ 57 Amortization of intangible assets with definite useful lives was $9 and $7 for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, respectively. Future amortization expense is anticipated to average approximately $7 per fiscal year for each of the next five fiscal years. In the first quarter ended June 20, 2015, the Company recorded intangible assets using valuations based on Level 3 inputs consisting primarily of certain distribution center operation rights, purchase options and other intangibles received by the Company under the letter agreement the Company entered into with Albertson's dated May 28, 2015, as described in Note 11—Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements . In the third quarter ended December 5, 2015, the Company received a notice pursuant to which the Company could exercise certain options to purchase operating assets. As a result, the Company performed a review of the associated indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, which indicated the carrying value of the intangible exceeded its estimated value. The Company recorded a non-cash intangible impairment charge of $6 within its Independent Business segment.

Reserves for Closed Properties

Reserves for Closed Properties and Property, Plant and Equipment-Related Impairment Charges	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Reserves for Closed Properties and Property, Plant and Equipment-Related Impairment Charges	NOTE 3—RESERVES FOR CLOSED PROPERTIES AND PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-RELATED IMPAIRMENT CHARGES Reserves for Closed Properties The Company maintains reserves for costs associated with closures of retail stores, distribution centers and other properties that are no longer being utilized in current operations. The Company provides for closed property operating lease liabilities using a discount rate to calculate the present value of the remaining noncancellable lease payments after the closing date, reduced by estimated subtenant rentals that could be reasonably obtained for the property. Adjustments to closed property reserves primarily relate to changes in expected subtenant income or actual exit costs differing from original estimates. The calculation of the closed property charges requires significant judgments and estimates including estimated subtenant rentals, discount rates and future cash flows based on the Company’s experience and knowledge of the market in which the closed property is located, previous efforts to dispose of similar assets and the assessment of existing market conditions. Changes in the Company’s reserves for closed properties consisted of the following: December 5, Reserves for closed properties at beginning of the fiscal year $ 34 Additions 2 Payments (8 ) Adjustments (2 ) Reserves for closed properties at the end of period $ 26 Property, Plant and Equipment Impairment Charges Property, plant and equipment impairment charges are recorded as a component of Selling and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table presents impairment charges related to property, plant and equipment measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Property, plant and equipment: Carrying value $ 3 $ — $ 6 $ 2 Fair value measured using Level 3 inputs 1 — 3 1 Impairment charge $ 2 $ — $ 3 $ 1

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 4—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized using defined hierarchical levels directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair value measurements, as follows: Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable; Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions of inputs that market participants would use to value the asset or liability. Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements Acquired intangible assets discussed in Note 2—Goodwill and Intangible Assets were measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Impairment charges related to property, plant and equipment discussed in Note 3—Reserves for Closed Properties and Property, Plant and Equipment-related Impairment Charges were also measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, accrued salaries and other current assets and liabilities, the fair values approximate carrying amounts due to their short maturities. The estimated fair value of notes receivable was greater than their carrying amount by approximately $1 and $2 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , respectively. Notes receivable are valued based on a discounted cash flow approach applying a market rate for similar instruments that is determined using Level 3 inputs. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt (including current maturities) was less than the carrying amount by approximately $41 as of December 5, 2015 and greater than the carrying amount by approximately $59 as of February 28, 2015 . The estimated fair value was based on market quotes, where available, or market values for similar instruments, using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Basis On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement, in effect converting $300 of variable rate debt under the Company's Secured Term Loan Facility (defined below) to a fixed rate of 5.5075 percent . The agreement goes into effect beginning in February 2016, and extends through the Secured Term Loan Facility's maturity in March 2019. This transaction was entered into to reduce the Company's exposure to changes in market interest rates associated with its variable rate debt. The Company designated this derivative as a cash flow hedge of the variability in expected cash outflows for interest payments attributable to future changes in interest rates. The fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $4 and $0 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , respectively, and is included within Other long-term liabilities and Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the interest rate swap is measured using Level 2 inputs. The interest rate swap agreement is valued using an income approach interest rate swap valuation model incorporating observable market inputs including interest rates, LIBOR swap rates and credit default swap rates. As of December 5, 2015 , a 100 basis point increase in forward LIBOR interest rates would increase the fair value of the interest rate swap by approximately $7 . A 100 basis point decrease in forward LIBOR interest rates would decrease the fair value of the interest rate swap by approximately $4 . The fair value of the Company’s fuel derivatives was a liability of $2 and $1 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , respectively, and fuel derivative gains and losses were insignificant for the third quarters and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2016 and 2015 .

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	NOTE 5—LONG-TERM DEBT The Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following: December 5, February 28, 4.50% Secured Term Loan Facility due March 2019 $ 1,459 $ 1,469 6.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 400 400 7.75% Senior Notes due November 2022 350 350 8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 278 278 3.75% Revolving ABL Credit Facility due September 2019 — — Net discount on debt, using an effective interest rate of 4.63% to 8.56% (6 ) (8 ) Total debt 2,481 2,489 Less current maturities of long-term debt (200 ) (9 ) Long-term debt $ 2,281 $ 2,480 The Company’s credit facilities and certain long-term debt agreements have restrictive covenants and cross-default provisions, which generally provide, subject to the Company’s right to cure, for the acceleration of payments due in the event of a breach of a covenant or a default in the payment of a specified amount of indebtedness due under certain other debt agreements. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants and provisions for all periods presented. Senior Secured Credit Agreements As of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , the Company had outstanding borrowings of $1,459 and $1,469 , respectively, under its $1,500 term loan facility (the “Secured Term Loan Facility”), which is secured by substantially all of the Company’s real estate, equipment and certain other assets, and bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 3.50 percent subject to a floor on LIBOR of 1.00 percent . The Secured Term Loan Facility is guaranteed by the Company’s material subsidiaries (together with the Company, the “Term Loan Parties”). To secure their obligations under the Secured Term Loan Facility, the Company granted a perfected first-priority security interest for the benefit of the facility lenders in the Term Loan Parties’ equity interests in Moran Foods, LLC, the main operating entity of the Company’s Save-A-Lot business, and the Term Loan Parties granted a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of their intellectual property and a first-priority mortgage lien and security interest in certain owned or ground-leased real estate and associated equipment pledged as collateral. As of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , there was $765 and $776 , respectively, of owned or ground-leased real estate and associated equipment pledged as collateral, which was included in Property, plant and equipment, net in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the obligations of the Term Loan Parties under the Secured Term Loan Facility are secured by second-priority security interests in the collateral securing the Company’s $1,000 asset-based revolving ABL credit facility (the “Revolving ABL Credit Facility”). Including the original issue discount and the estimated Excess Cash Flow prepayment required under the Secured Term Loan Facility, as described immediately below, $63 and $9 of the Secured Term Loan Facility was classified as current as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , respectively. The loans under the Secured Term Loan Facility may be voluntarily prepaid in certain minimum principal amounts, subject to the payment of breakage or similar costs. Pursuant to the Secured Term Loan Facility, the Company must, subject to certain customary reinvestment rights, apply 100 percent of Net Cash Proceeds (as defined in the facility) from certain types of asset sales (excluding proceeds of the collateral security of the Revolving ABL Credit Facility and other secured indebtedness) to prepay the loans outstanding under the Secured Term Loan Facility. The Company must also prepay loans outstanding under the facility no later than 90 days after the fiscal year end in an aggregate principal amount equal to a percentage (which percentage ranges from 0 to 50 percent depending on the Company’s Total Secured Leverage Ratio (as defined in the facility) as of the last day of such fiscal year) of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the facility) for the fiscal year then ended minus any voluntary prepayments made during such fiscal year with Internally Generated Cash (as defined in the facility). Based on the Company's estimated Excess Cash Flow for fiscal 2016 as of December 5, 2015, the Company determined it was reasonably probable that it would be required to make a prepayment on the Secured Term Loan Facility as of December 5, 2015. As such, $60 of the Secured Term Loan Facility was classified as current. This estimated prepayment could change significantly based on the Company's actual results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for fiscal 2016. As of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility. As of December 5, 2015 , letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility were $69 at fees of 1.625 percent , and the unused available credit under this facility was $931 with facility fees of 0.375 percent . As of February 28, 2015 , letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility were $76 at fees of 1.625 percent , and the unused available credit under this facility was $871 with facility fees of 0.375 percent . As of December 5, 2015 , the Revolving ABL Credit Facility was secured on a first-priority basis by $1,379 of certain inventory assets included in Inventories, net, $230 of certain receivables included in Receivables, net, $32 of certain amounts included in Cash and cash equivalents and all of the Company’s pharmacy scripts included in Intangible assets, net, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 28, 2015 , the Revolving ABL Credit Facility was secured on a first-priority basis by $1,188 of certain inventory assets included in Inventories, net, $220 of certain receivables included in Receivables, net, $28 of certain amounts included in Cash and cash equivalents and all of the Company's pharmacy scripts included in Intangible assets, net, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The revolving loans under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility may be voluntarily prepaid in certain minimum principal amounts, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, subject to breakage or similar costs. The Company and those subsidiaries named as borrowers under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility are required to repay the revolving loans in cash and provide cash collateral under this facility to the extent that the revolving loans and letters of credit exceed the lesser of the borrowing base then in effect or the aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility. During fiscal 2016 year-to-date, the Company borrowed $234 and repaid $234 under its Revolving ABL Credit Facility. During fiscal 2015 year-to-date, the Company borrowed $2,556 and repaid $2,422 under its Revolving ABL Credit Facility. Certain of the Company’s material subsidiaries are co-borrowers under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility, and this facility is guaranteed by the rest of the Company’s material subsidiaries (the Company and those subsidiaries named as borrowers and guarantors under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility, the “ABL Loan Parties”). To secure their obligations under this facility, the ABL Loan Parties have granted a perfected first-priority security interest for the benefit of the facility lenders in their present and future inventory, credit card, wholesale trade, pharmacy and certain other receivables, prescription files and related assets. In addition, the obligations under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility are secured by second-priority liens on and security interests in the collateral securing the Secured Term Loan Facility, subject to certain limitations to ensure compliance with the Company’s outstanding debt instruments and leases. Both the Secured Term Loan Facility and the Revolving ABL Credit Facility limit the Company’s ability to make Restricted Payments (as defined in both the Secured Term Loan Facility and the Revolving ABL Credit Facility), which include dividends to stockholders. The Secured Term Loan Facility caps the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments that may be made over the life of the Secured Term Loan Facility. That aggregate cap can fluctuate over time and the cap could be reduced by certain other actions taken by the Company, including certain debt prepayments and Permitted Investments (as defined in the Secured Term Loan Facility). As of December 5, 2015 , the aggregate cap on Restricted Payments was approximately $294 . The Revolving ABL Credit Facility permits regularly scheduled dividends up to $50 in aggregate per fiscal year as long as no Cash Dominion Event (as defined in the Revolving ABL Credit Facility) exists. The Revolving ABL Credit Facility permits other Restricted Payments as long as the Payment Conditions (as defined in the Revolving ABL Credit Facility) are met. Debentures In the third quarter ended December 5, 2015, the Company delivered a redemption notice for the remaining $278 of 8.00 percent Senior Notes due May 2016 (the “2016 Notes”). Subsequent to the third quarter ended December 5, 2015 , the Company used borrowings under the Revolving ABL Credit Facility of $140 , which resulted in the classification of that portion of the 2016 Notes as long-term as of December 5, 2015, together with cash from operations, to fund the redemption of the 2016 Notes and to pay accrued and unpaid interest on the redeemed 2016 Notes, and the applicable redemption premium of approximately $6 . In addition, non-cash charges of $1 for the write-off of the remaining unamortized financing costs were incurred subsequent to the third quarter ended December 5, 2015 . The $400 of 6.75 percent Senior Notes due June 2021 and the $350 of 7.75 percent Senior Notes due November 2022 contain, and before their redemption the 2016 Notes contained, operating covenants, including limitations on liens and on sale and leaseback transactions. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants and provisions for all periods presented.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 6—INCOME TAXES The tax provision for each of the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015 included certain discrete tax benefits. The tax provision for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date included $1 and $5 of net discrete tax benefits, respectively. During fiscal 2016 year-to-date, unrecognized tax benefits increased by $11 to total $105 . It is reasonably possible that changes may occur in the Company's unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months , which changes are not anticipated to exceed $5 to $15 . As of December 5, 2015 , the Company is no longer subject to federal income tax examinations for fiscal years prior to 2011, and in most states is no longer subject to state income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2006.

Stock-Based Awards

Stock-Based Awards	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Awards	NOTE 7—STOCK-BASED AWARDS The Company recognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense (included primarily in Selling and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations) related to stock options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards (collectively referred to as “stock-based awards”) of $6 and $5 for the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $19 and $18 for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, respectively. Stock Options In April 2015 and May 2014 , the Company granted 4 and 5 non-qualified stock options, respectively, to certain employees under the Company’s 2012 Stock Plan with weighted average grant date fair values of $3.67 per share and $3.28 per share, respectively. The stock options vest over a period of three years and were awarded as part of a broad-based employee incentive program designed to retain and motivate employees across the Company. The Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the options at grant date based upon the following assumptions: Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, Dividend yield —% —% Volatility rate 49.0—50.6% 50.8—53.2% Risk-free interest rate 1.2—1.4% 1.2—1.6% Expected life 4.0—5.0 years 4.0—5.0 years Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company granted 2 restricted stock awards ("RSAs") to certain employees under the 2012 Stock Plan. The RSAs vest over a three year period from the date of the grant and were granted at a fair value of $8.79 per award. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company granted 2 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain employees under the 2012 Stock Plan. The RSUs vest over a three year period from the date of grant and were granted at a fair value of $7.50 per unit.

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	NOTE 8—BENEFIT PLANS Net periodic benefit expense (income) and contributions for defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following: Third Quarter Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 24 28 1 1 Expected return on assets (32 ) (35 ) — — Amortization of prior service benefit — — (4 ) (4 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 18 15 1 1 Pension settlement charge — 63 — — Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ 10 $ 71 $ (2 ) $ (2 ) Contributions to benefit plans $ — $ (47 ) $ — $ — Year-To-Date Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 81 94 3 3 Expected return on assets (108 ) (118 ) — — Amortization of prior service benefit — — (12 ) (12 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 60 49 4 3 Pension settlement charge — 63 — — Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ 33 $ 88 $ (5 ) $ (6 ) Contributions to benefit plans $ (27 ) $ (114 ) $ (11 ) $ (1 ) During the third quarter ended December 5, 2015, the Company amended the SUPERVALU Retiree Benefit Plan to eliminate benefits provided by the plan for certain participants under a collective bargaining agreement. As a result of the plan amendment, certain SUPERVALU Retiree Benefit Plan obligations were re-measured using a discount rate of 4.25 percent and the MP-2015 mortality improvement scale. This re-measurement resulted in a $28 reduction of postretirement benefit obligations within Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations with a corresponding decrease to Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Multiemployer Pension Plans During fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, the Company contributed $31 and $29 , respectively, to various multiemployer pension plans, primarily defined benefit pension plans, under collective bargaining agreements. Pension Contributions No minimum pension contributions are required to the Company's pension plans in fiscal 2016 in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). The Company anticipates fiscal 2016 discretionary pension contributions and required minimum other postretirement benefit plan contributions will be approximately $40 to $50 . Lump Sum Pension Settlement During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company made lump sum settlement payments to certain deferred vested pension plan participants under a lump sum payment option window. The payments were equal to the present value of the participant’s pension benefits, and were made to certain former employees who were deferred vested participants in the SUPERVALU INC. Retirement Plan (the “SUPERVALU Retirement Plan”), who had not yet begun receiving monthly pension benefit payments and who elected to participate in the lump sum payment option window. In fiscal 2015 year-to-date, the SUPERVALU Retirement Plan made lump sum settlement payments of approximately $267 . The lump sum settlement payments resulted in a non-cash pension settlement charge of $63 from the acceleration of a portion of the accumulated unrecognized actuarial loss. As a result of the lump sum settlements, the SUPERVALU Retirement Plan assets and liabilities were re-measured at November 29, 2014 using a discount rate of 4.1 percent, an expected rate of return on plan assets of 6.5 percent and the RP-2014 Generational Mortality Table. The re-measurement resulted in an increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $200 pre-tax ( $141 after-tax) and a corresponding decrease to the SUPERVALU Retirement Plan's funded status.

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share	NOTE 9—NET EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic net earnings per share is calculated using net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC. divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per share is similar to basic net earnings per share except that the weighted average number of shares outstanding is computed after giving effect to the dilutive impacts of stock-based awards. The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted net earnings per share: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Net earnings from continuing operations $ 35 $ 12 $ 129 $ 91 Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (1 ) (2 ) (6 ) (6 ) Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to SUPERVALU INC. 34 10 123 85 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 69 3 68 Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC. $ 34 $ 79 $ 126 $ 153 Weighted average number of shares outstanding—basic 264 261 263 260 Dilutive impact of stock-based awards 4 4 5 3 Weighted average number of shares outstanding—diluted 268 265 268 263 Basic net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.: Continuing operations $ 0.13 $ 0.04 $ 0.47 $ 0.33 Discontinued operations $ — $ 0.27 $ 0.01 $ 0.26 Basic net earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.31 $ 0.48 $ 0.59 Diluted net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.: Continuing operations $ 0.13 $ 0.04 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 Discontinued operations $ — $ 0.26 $ 0.01 $ 0.26 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.30 $ 0.47 $ 0.58 Stock-based aw ards of 12 and 10 that were outstanding during the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods because their inclusion would be antidilutive. Stock-based awards of 10 and 10 were outstanding during fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date, respectively, but were excluded from the calculation of diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods because their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Comprehensive Income and Accumu

Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	NOTE 10—COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The Company reports comprehensive income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes all changes in stockholders’ deficit during the reporting period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to stockholders. The Company’s comprehensive income is calculated as net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests, plus or minus adjustments for pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, net of tax, and changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax, less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests. Accumulated other comprehensive loss represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as of the end of the reporting period and relates to pension and other postretirement benefit obligation adjustments, net of tax, and unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for fiscal 2016 year-to-date are as follows: Benefit Plans Interest Rate Swap Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (423 ) $ — $ (423 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1) 18 (2 ) 16 Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost (2) 32 — 32 Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) (3) 50 (2 ) 48 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax $ (373 ) $ (2 ) $ (375 ) (1) Amount is net of tax (expense) benefit of $(9) , $1 , $(8) , respectively. (2) Amount is net of tax (expense) benefit of $(20) , $0 and $(20) , respectively. (3) Amount is net of tax (expense) benefit of $(29) , $1 and $(28) , respectively. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for fiscal 2015 year-to-date are as follows: Benefit Plans Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (307 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1) (141 ) Pension settlement charge, net (2) 36 Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost (3) 25 Net current-period Other comprehensive loss (4) (80 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax $ (387 ) (1) Amount is net of tax benefit of $59 . (2) Amount is net of tax expense of $(27) . (3) Amount is net of tax expense of $(15) . (4) Amount is net of tax benefit of $17 . Items reclassified out of pension and postretirement benefit plan accumulated other comprehensive loss had the following impact on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Affected Line Item on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations: Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit expense (1) $ 13 $ 9 $ 46 $ 31 Selling and administrative expenses Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit expense (1) 2 3 6 9 Cost of sales Pension settlement charge — 63 — 63 Selling and administrative expenses Total reclassifications 15 75 52 103 Income tax benefit (6 ) (32 ) (20 ) (42 ) Income tax provision Total reclassifications, net of tax $ 9 $ 43 $ 32 $ 61 (1) Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost include amortization of prior service benefit and amortization of net actuarial loss as reflected in Note 8—Benefit Plans . No amounts were reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge. As of December 5, 2015 , the Company expects to reclassify $2 out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into Interest expense, net during the following twelve month period.

Commitments, Contingencies and

Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	NOTE 11—COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS Potential Separation of Save-A-Lot Business On July 28, 2015, the Company announced that it is exploring a separation of its Save-A-Lot segment, and that as part of that process it had begun preparations to allow for a possible spin-off of Save-A-Lot into a stand-alone, publicly traded company. On January 7, 2016, the Company filed a Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as part of its ongoing exploration into a potential separation of Save-A-Lot. No specific timetable for a separation has been set and there can be no assurance that a separation will be completed or that any other change in the Company’s overall structure or business model will occur. Guarantees The Company has outstanding guarantees related to certain leases, fixture financing loans and other debt obligations of various independent retail customers as of December 5, 2015 . These guarantees were generally made to support the business growth of independent retail customers. The guarantees are generally for the entire terms of the leases or other debt obligations with remaining terms that range from less than one year to 15 years, with a weighted average remaining term of approximately eight years. For each guarantee issued, if the independent retail customer defaults on a payment, the Company would be required to make payments under its guarantee. Generally, the guarantees are secured by indemnification agreements or personal guarantees of the independent retail customer. The Company reviews performance risk related to its guarantees of independent retail customer obligations based on internal measures of credit performance. As of December 5, 2015 , the maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would be required to make in the event of default of all guarantees was $69 ( $52 on a discounted basis). Based on the indemnification agreements, personal guarantees and results of the reviews of performance risk, the Company believes the likelihood that it will be required to assume a material amount of these obligations is remote. Accordingly, no amount has been recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for these contingent obligations under the Company’s guarantee arrangements. The Company is contingently liable for leases that have been assigned to various third parties in connection with facility closings and dispositions. The Company could be required to satisfy the obligations under the leases if any of the assignees are unable to fulfill their lease obligations. Due to the wide distribution of the Company’s assignments among third parties, and various other remedies available, the Company believes the likelihood that it will be required to assume a material amount of these obligations is remote. The Company is a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which it may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters in the ordinary course of business, which indemnities may be secured by operation of law or otherwise. These agreements primarily relate to the Company’s commercial contracts, transition services agreements, contracts entered into for the purchase and sale of stock or assets, operating leases and other real estate contracts, financial agreements, agreements to provide services to the Company and agreements to indemnify officers, directors and employees in the performance of their work. While the Company’s aggregate indemnification obligation could result in a material liability, the Company is not aware of any matters that are expected to result in a material liability. Following the sale of New Albertson’s, Inc. (“NAI”), the Company remains contingently liable with respect to certain self-insurance commitments and other guarantees as a result of parental guarantees issued by SUPERVALU INC. with respect to the obligations of NAI that were incurred while NAI was a subsidiary of the Company. As of December 5, 2015 , using actuarial estimates as of June 30, 2015, the total undiscounted amount of all such guarantees was estimated at $169 ( $151 on a discounted basis). Based on the expected settlement of the self-insurance claims that underlie the Company’s commitments, the Company believes that such contingent liabilities will continue to decline. Subsequent to the sale of NAI, NAI collateralized most of these obligations with letters of credit and surety bonds to numerous states. Because NAI remains a primary obligor on these self-insurance and other obligations and has collateralized most of the self-insurance obligations for which the Company remains contingently liable, the Company believes that the likelihood that it will be required to assume a material amount of these obligations is remote. Accordingly, no amount has been recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for these guarantees. Agreements with AB Acquisition LLC and Affiliates In connection with the sale of NAI on March 21, 2013, the Company entered into various agreements with AB Acquisition LLC and its affiliates related to on-going operations, including a Transition Services Agreement with each of NAI and Albertson’s LLC (collectively, the “TSA”) and operating and supply agreements. At the time of the sale of NAI, these arrangements had initial terms ranging from 12 months to five years , and are generally subject to renewal upon mutual agreement by the parties thereto and also include termination provisions that can be exercised by each party. The Company operates a distribution center owned by NAI for an initial term of five years , subject to renewal at the Company's option for two additional five year terms and certain termination rights for each of the Company and NAI. On April 16, 2015, the Company entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which the Company is providing services to NAI and Albertson’s LLC as needed to transition and wind down the TSA. In exchange for these transition and wind down services, the Company is entitled to receive eight payments of approximately $6 every six months for aggregate fees of $50 . These payments are separate from and incremental to the fixed and variable fees the Company receives under the TSA. The Company estimates that the complete transition and wind down of the TSA could take approximately three more years. On May 28, 2015, the Company entered into a letter agreement with NAI and Albertson's LLC pursuant to which the Company received certain additional rights and benefits, and the Company and NAI and Albertson's LLC (and certain of their affiliates, including Safeway, with respect to provisions of the letter agreement applicable to them) agreed to resolve several issues. Among other matters resolved, NAI, Albertson's LLC and AB Acquisition agreed to no longer challenge, and waive all rights relating to, the Company's filing with the IRS in fiscal 2015 for a change in accounting method for NAI and its subsidiaries pursuant to the tangible property repair regulations. In consideration for the granting of the additional rights and benefits to the Company and the resolution of the various matters under the letter agreement, the Company paid $35 to AB Acquisition, the parent entity of NAI and Albertson's LLC. Haggen The Company entered into a transition services agreement with Haggen in December 2014 (the “Haggen TSA”) to provide certain services to 164 stores owned and being acquired by Haggen in five states. The Haggen TSA is similar to the TSA supporting NAI and Albertson’s LLC and has a term of two years with three one -year automatic renewal periods unless earlier notice of nonrenewal is given by either party. The Company is also party to a supply agreement with Haggen to supply goods and products to Haggen stores in Washington and Oregon. On September 8, 2015, Haggen announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Through the bankruptcy process, Haggen has begun to sell some of its 164 stores to various third parties and to close others. The Company is currently providing services for 21 stores under the Haggen TSA and supplying 21 stores under the supply agreement. The Company has filed for approximately $2 of administrative 503(b)(9) priority claims and for approximately $8 of other claims with the bankruptcy court. The Company could be exposed to claims from third parties from which the Company sourced products, services, licenses and similar benefits on behalf of Haggen. The Company has reserved for probable losses related to a portion of these claims and receivables. It is reasonably possible that the Company could experience losses in excess of the amount of such reserves; however, at this time the Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of such excess losses because of the factual and legal issues related to whether the Company would have liability for any such third-party claims, if such third-party claims were asserted against the Company. Information Technology Intrusions Computer Network Intrusions – The Company announced during fiscal 2015 that it had experienced two separate criminal intrusions into the portion of its computer network that processes payment card transactions for some of its owned and franchised retail stores, including some of its associated stand-alone liquor stores. An investigation of those intrusions supported by third-party data forensics experts is ongoing. Given the continuing nature of the investigation, it is possible that it will be determined that information was stolen from the Company during one or both of these intrusions, or that new or different time frames, locations, at-risk data, and/or other facts will be identified in the future. Some stores owned and operated by Albertson's LLC and NAI experienced related criminal intrusions. The Company provides information technology services to these Albertson's LLC and NAI stores pursuant to the TSA, and the Company has been working together with Albertson's LLC and NAI to respond to the intrusions into their stores. The Company believes that any losses incurred by Albertson's LLC or NAI as a result of the intrusions affecting their stores would not be the Company's responsibility. Investigations and Proceedings – As a result of the criminal intrusions, the payment card brands are conducting investigations and, although the Company’s network has previously been found to be compliant with applicable data security standards, the forensic investigator working on behalf of the payment card brands has concluded that the Company was not in compliance at the time of the intrusions and that the alleged non-compliance caused at least some portion of the compromise of payment card data that allegedly occurred during the intrusions. As a result, the Company expects the payment card brands to allege that the Company was not compliant with the applicable data security standards at the time of the intrusions and that such alleged non-compliance caused the compromise of payment card data during the intrusions. The Company believes the payment card brands will make claims against the Company for non-ordinary course operating expenses and incremental counterfeit fraud losses allegedly incurred by them or their issuers by reason of the intrusions and the Company expects to dispute those claims. While the Company does not believe that a loss is probable by reason of these as yet unasserted claims, the Company believes that a loss in connection with these claims, should they be asserted, is reasonably possible; however, at this time the Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of possible losses because the payment card brands’ investigation is ongoing and the payment card brands have not alleged what payment cards they consider to have been compromised, what data from those cards they consider to have been compromised, or the amount of their and/or their issuers' claimed losses. The Company does not currently believe that the amount, if any, paid on any payment card brand claims that might be asserted would be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial condition. In addition, we have been advised that one payment card brand intends to place us in a “probationary status” for a period of two years following our re-validation as PCI-DSS compliant, during which time our failure to comply with the probationary requirements set forth by the payment card brand could result in the imposition of further conditions, including but not limited to disqualification from the payment system. While the Company does not currently anticipate material costs to comply with the probationary requirements, the Company is continuing to engage with the payment card brand about the nature of any final probationary requirements, and assess the impact of any final probationary requirements. On October 23, 2015, the Company received a letter from a multistate group of Attorneys General seeking information regarding the intrusions. The Company is cooperating with the request. To date, no claims have been asserted against the Company related to this inquiry. If any claims are asserted, the Company expects to dispute those claims. As discussed in more detail below in this Note 11 under Legal Proceedings , four class action complaints related to the intrusions have been filed against the Company and consolidated into one action and are currently pending. As indicated below, the Company believes that the likelihood of a material loss from the consolidated class action is remote. It is possible that other similar complaints by consumers, banks or others may be filed against the Company in connection with the intrusions. Insurance Coverage – The Company had $50 of cyber threat insurance above a per incident deductible of $1 at the time of the intrusions, which it believes should mitigate the financial effect of these intrusions, including claims made or that might be made against the Company based on these intrusions. The Company now maintains $75 of cyber threat insurance above a per incident deductible of approximately $3 , in each case subject to certain sublimits. Expenses – Anticipated insurance proceeds recorded for the insurance receivable were based on the Company’s insurance recovery assessment. This assessment included the review of applicable insurance policies, correspondence with the insurance carriers and analysis by legal counsel. Other Contractual Commitments In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into supply contracts to purchase products for resale and purchase and service contracts for fixed asset and information technology commitments. These contracts typically include either volume commitments or fixed expiration dates, termination provisions and other standard contractual considerations. As of December 5, 2015 , the Company had approximately $359 of non-cancellable future purchase obligations. Legal Proceedings The Company is subject to various lawsuits, claims and other legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of conducting business. In the opinion of management, based upon currently available facts, it is remote that the ultimate outcome of any lawsuits, claims and other proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the overall results of the Company’s operations, its cash flows or its financial position. In September 2008, a class action complaint was filed against the Company, as well as International Outsourcing Services, LLC (“IOS”); Inmar, Inc.; Carolina Manufacturer’s Services, Inc.; Carolina Coupon Clearing, Inc. and Carolina Services in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The plaintiffs in the case are a consumer goods manufacturer, a grocery co-operative and a retailer marketing services company that allege on behalf of a purported class that the Company and the other defendants (i) conspired to restrict the markets for coupon processing services under the Sherman Act and (ii) were part of an illegal enterprise to defraud the plaintiffs under the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. The Company intends to vigorously defend this lawsuit; however, all proceedings have been stayed in the case pending the result of the criminal prosecution of certain former officers of IOS. In December 2008, a class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin against the Company alleging that a 2003 transaction between the Company and C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (“C&S”) was a conspiracy to restrain trade and allocate markets. In the 2003 transaction, the Company purchased certain assets of the Fleming Corporation as part of Fleming Corporation’s bankruptcy proceedings and sold certain assets of the Company to C&S that were located in New England. Since December 2008, three other retailers have filed similar complaints in other jurisdictions. The cases were consolidated and are proceeding in the United States District Court in Minnesota. The complaints allege that the conspiracy was concealed and continued through the use of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and the closing down of the distribution facilities that the Company and C&S purchased from each other. Plaintiffs are seeking monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. On July 5, 2011, the District Court granted the Company’s Motion to Compel Arbitration for those plaintiffs with arbitration agreements and plaintiffs appealed. On July 16, 2012, the District Court denied plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification and on January 11, 2013, the District Court granted the Company’s Motion for Summary Judgment and dismissed the case regarding the non-arbitration plaintiffs. On February 12, 2013, the 8th Circuit reversed the District Court decision requiring plaintiffs with arbitration agreements to arbitrate and remanded to the District Court. On October 30, 2013, the parties attended a District Court ordered mandatory mediation, which was not successful in resolving the matter. On May 21, 2014, a panel of the 8th Circuit (1) reversed the District Court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of the Company, and (2) affirmed the District Court’s decision denying class certification of a class consisting of all retailers located in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin that purchased wholesale grocery products from the Company between December 31, 2004 and September 13, 2008, but remanded the case for the District Court to consider whether to certify a narrower class of purchasers supplied from the Company’s Champaign, Illinois distribution center and potentially other distribution centers. On January 16, 2015, the Company filed a Petition for Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court seeking to appeal certain aspects of the 8th Circuit decision and on June 8, 2015, the United States Supreme Court denied the Petition. On June 19, 2015, the District Court Magistrate Judge entered an order that decided a number of matters including granting plaintiffs' request to seek class certification for certain Midwest Distribution Centers and denying plaintiffs' request to add an additional New England plaintiff and denying plaintiffs’ request to seek class certification for a group of New England retailers. On August 20, 2015, the District Court affirmed the Magistrate Judge’s order. In September 2015, the plaintiffs appealed to the 8th Circuit the denial of the request to add an additional New England plaintiff and to seek class certification for a group of New England retailers. In August and November 2014, four class action complaints were filed against the Company relating to the criminal intrusions into its computer network announced by the Company in fiscal 2015 (the “Criminal Intrusion”). The cases were centralized in the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota under the caption In Re: Supervalu Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation . On June 26, 2015, the plaintiffs filed a Consolidated Class Action Complaint. The Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the Consolidated Class Action Complaint and the hearing took place on November 3, 2015. On January 7, 2016, the District Court granted the Motion to Dismiss and dismissed the case without prejudice, holding that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue as they had not met their burden of showing any compensable damages. On June 30, 2015, the Company received a letter from the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“OCR”) seeking documents and information regarding the Company’s HIPAA breach notification and reporting from 2009 to the present. The letter indicates that the OCR Midwest Region is doing a compliance review of the Company’s alleged failure to report small breaches of protected health information related to its pharmacy operations (e.g., any incident involving less than 500 individuals). On September 4, 2015, the Company submitted its response to OCR’s letter. While the Company does not believe that a loss is probable by reason of the compliance review, the Company believes that a loss is reasonably possible; however, at this time the Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of possible losses because the OCR's review is at the very early stages and the Company does not know if OCR will find a violation(s) and, if so, what violation(s) and whether OCR will proceed with corrective action, issuance of penalties or monetary settlement. The potential penalties related to the issues being investigated are up to $50 thousand per violation (which can be counted per day) with a $1.5 per calendar year maximum for multiple violations of a single provision (with the potential for finding violations of multiple provisions each with a separate $1.5 per calendar year maximum); however, as noted above, any actual penalties will be determined only after consideration by OCR of various factors, including the nature of any violation, remedial actions taken by the Company and other factors determined relevant by OCR. Predicting the outcomes of claims and litigation and estimating related costs and exposures involves substantial uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes, costs and exposures to vary materially from current expectations. The Company regularly monitors its exposure to the loss contingencies associated with these matters and may from time to time change its predictions with respect to outcomes and its estimates with respect to related costs and exposures. With respect to the IOS, C&S, Criminal Intrusion and OCR matters discussed above, the Company believes the chance of a material loss is remote. It is possible, although management believes it is remote, that material differences in actual outcomes, costs and exposures relative to current predictions and estimates, or material changes in such predictions or estimates, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	NOTE 12—SEGMENT INFORMATION Refer to the Condensed Consolidated Segment Financial Information for the Company’s segment information. Segment operating earnings include revenues and costs attributable to each of the respective business segments and allocated corporate overhead, based on the segment's estimated consumption of corporately managed resources. Variances to planned corporate overhead allocated to business segments remain in Corporate because allocated corporate overhead affecting segment operating profit is centrally managed. Reported segment information is presented on the same basis as it is reviewed by executive management.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	NOTE 13—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS The following is a summary of the Company’s operating results and certain other directly attributable expenses that are included in discontinued operations: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Net sales $ — $ — $ — $ — Income (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations 1 — (2 ) 5 Income tax provision (benefit) 1 (69 ) (5 ) (63 ) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax $ — $ 69 $ 3 $ 68 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax for fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date primarily reflects tax settlement matters, including pre-tax resolution matters and discrete income tax benefits and expenses.

Subsequent Events (Notes)

Subsequent Events (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	NOTE 14—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Refer to Note 5—Long-Term Debt for information regarding the redemption of the remaining $278 of the 2016 Notes subsequent to the third quarter ended December 5, 2015. Refer to Note 11—Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements for information regarding the Company's filing of a Form 10 as part of it ongoing exploration into a potential separation of Save-A-Lot. Subsequent to the third quarter ended December 5, 2015, the Company determined it would close 11 nonstrategic Save-A-Lot corporate stores and estimated it would incur store closure impairment costs and charges of approximately $7 .

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Statement of Registrant	Statement of Registrant The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of SUPERVALU INC. (“SUPERVALU” or the “Company”) for the third quarters and year-to-date periods ended December 5, 2015 and November 29, 2014 are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 . The results of operations for the third quarter and year-to-date ended December 5, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.
Accounting Policies	Accounting Policies The summary of significant accounting policies is included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 .
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year The Company operates on a 52/53 week fiscal year basis, with its fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in February. References to the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015 relate to the 12 week fiscal quarters ended December 5, 2015 and November 29, 2014 , respectively. References to fiscal 2016 and 2015 year-to-date relate to the 40 week fiscal periods ended December 5, 2015 and November 29, 2014 , respectively.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company’s banking arrangements allow the Company to fund outstanding checks when presented to the financial institution for payment. The Company funds all intraday bank balance overdrafts during the same business day. Checks outstanding in excess of bank balances create net book overdrafts, which are recorded in Accounts payable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as an operating activity in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Inventories, Net	Inventories, Net Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all of the Company’s inventories consist of finished goods and a substantial portion of the Company’s inventories have a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) reserve applied. Interim LIFO calculations are based on the Company’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs, as the actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is computed at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time.
Revisions	Presentation Revision In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company completed an assessment of its revenue and expense presentation primarily related to professional services and certain other transactions. Expenses related to transactions in which the Company determined it was the principal were previously presented net of related revenues within Net sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The presentation of these expenses has been revised to include them within Cost of sales and Selling and administrative expenses. These revisions had the effect of increasing Net sales with a corresponding increase to Cost of sales and Selling and administrative expenses. These revisions did not impact Operating earnings, Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC., cash flows, or financial position for any period reported. These revisions have similarly impacted the Company's financial statements across fiscal periods. Management determined that these revisions are not material to any period reported. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation as shown below.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance under accounting standard update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . ASU 2014-09 supersedes existing revenue recognition requirements and provides a new comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The new authoritative guidance will likely be adopted during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, as permitted by ASU 2015-14. Adoption is allowed by either the full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating which approach it will apply and the potential adoption impact on its financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs . ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt obligation. This ASU would apply retrospectively beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, although early adoption is permitted. Debt issuance costs, excluding revolving credit facility financing costs, that the Company would present as a reduction of the related debt included in Other assets were approximately $29 as of December 5, 2015 . In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires all deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current in a classified balance sheet. This ASU would first apply prospectively or retrospectively beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, although early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating which approach it will apply. Current deferred tax liabilities included in Other current liabilities were approximately $12 as of December 5, 2015 .

Summary of Significant Accoun26

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Prior Period Adjustment [Abstract]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]	The following tables present the impact of these revisions on the Company's previously reported results as reported in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q: Third Quarter Ended November 29, 2014 Year-To-Date Ended November 29, 2014 As Originally Reported Revision As Revised As Originally Reported Revision As Revised Net sales $ 4,204 $ 21 $ 4,225 $ 13,456 $ 74 $ 13,530 Cost of sales 3,611 18 3,629 11,539 66 11,605 Gross profit 593 3 596 1,917 8 1,925 Selling and administrative expenses 537 3 540 1,632 8 1,640 Operating earnings $ 56 $ — $ 56 $ 285 $ — $ 285 Third Quarter Ended November 29, 2014 Year-To-Date Ended November 29, 2014 As Originally Reported Revision As Revised As Originally Reported Revision As Revised Net sales Independent Business $ 1,958 $ 14 $ 1,972 $ 6,178 $ 49 $ 6,227 % of total 46.6 % 0.1 % 46.7 % 45.9 % 0.1 % 46.0 % Save-A-Lot 1,079 6 1,085 3,477 21 3,498 % of total 25.7 % — % 25.7 % 25.8 % — % 25.8 % Retail Food 1,124 1 1,125 3,656 4 3,660 % of total 26.7 % (0.1 )% 26.6 % 27.2 % (0.1 )% 27.1 % Corporate 43 — 43 145 — 145 % of total 1.0 % — % 1.0 % 1.1 % — % 1.1 % Total net sales $ 4,204 $ 21 $ 4,225 $ 13,456 $ 74 $ 13,530 100.0 % — % 100.0 % 100.0 % — % 100.0 %

Goodwill and Intangible Asset27

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Company's Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Changes in the Company’s Goodwill and Intangible assets, net consisted of the following: February 28, Additions Impairments Other net adjustments December 5, Goodwill: Independent Business goodwill $ 710 $ — $ — $ — $ 710 Save-A-Lot goodwill 141 1 — — 142 Retail Food goodwill 14 1 — — 15 Total goodwill $ 865 $ 2 $ — $ — $ 867 Intangible assets: Favorable operating leases, prescription files, customer lists and other (accumulated amortization of $94 and $86 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively) $ 124 $ 24 $ (6 ) $ — $ 142 Trademarks and tradenames – indefinite useful lives 9 — — — 9 Non-compete agreements (accumulated amortization of $3 and $2 as of December 5, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively) 3 — — — 3 Total intangible assets 136 24 (6 ) — 154 Accumulated amortization (88 ) (9 ) — — (97 ) Total intangible assets, net $ 48 $ 57

Reserves for Closed Propertie28

Reserves for Closed Properties and Property, Plant and Equipment-Related Impairment Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Changes in Company's Reserves	Changes in the Company’s reserves for closed properties consisted of the following: December 5, Reserves for closed properties at beginning of the fiscal year $ 34 Additions 2 Payments (8 ) Adjustments (2 ) Reserves for closed properties at the end of period $ 26
Fair value of property, plant and equipment on a non-recurring basis	The following table presents impairment charges related to property, plant and equipment measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Property, plant and equipment: Carrying value $ 3 $ — $ 6 $ 2 Fair value measured using Level 3 inputs 1 — 3 1 Impairment charge $ 2 $ — $ 3 $ 1

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	The Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following: December 5, February 28, 4.50% Secured Term Loan Facility due March 2019 $ 1,459 $ 1,469 6.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 400 400 7.75% Senior Notes due November 2022 350 350 8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 278 278 3.75% Revolving ABL Credit Facility due September 2019 — — Net discount on debt, using an effective interest rate of 4.63% to 8.56% (6 ) (8 ) Total debt 2,481 2,489 Less current maturities of long-term debt (200 ) (9 ) Long-term debt $ 2,281 $ 2,480

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Assumptions Related to Estimated Fair Value of Options Grant Date	The Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the options at grant date based upon the following assumptions: Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, Dividend yield —% —% Volatility rate 49.0—50.6% 50.8—53.2% Risk-free interest rate 1.2—1.4% 1.2—1.6% Expected life 4.0—5.0 years 4.0—5.0 years

Benefit Plans (Tables)

Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Periodic Benefit Expense and Contributions for Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	Net periodic benefit expense (income) and contributions for defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following: Third Quarter Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 24 28 1 1 Expected return on assets (32 ) (35 ) — — Amortization of prior service benefit — — (4 ) (4 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 18 15 1 1 Pension settlement charge — 63 — — Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ 10 $ 71 $ (2 ) $ (2 ) Contributions to benefit plans $ — $ (47 ) $ — $ — Year-To-Date Ended Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 81 94 3 3 Expected return on assets (108 ) (118 ) — — Amortization of prior service benefit — — (12 ) (12 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 60 49 4 3 Pension settlement charge — 63 — — Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ 33 $ 88 $ (5 ) $ (6 ) Contributions to benefit plans $ (27 ) $ (114 ) $ (11 ) $ (1 )

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share (

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share	The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted net earnings per share: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Net earnings from continuing operations $ 35 $ 12 $ 129 $ 91 Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (1 ) (2 ) (6 ) (6 ) Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to SUPERVALU INC. 34 10 123 85 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 69 3 68 Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC. $ 34 $ 79 $ 126 $ 153 Weighted average number of shares outstanding—basic 264 261 263 260 Dilutive impact of stock-based awards 4 4 5 3 Weighted average number of shares outstanding—diluted 268 265 268 263 Basic net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.: Continuing operations $ 0.13 $ 0.04 $ 0.47 $ 0.33 Discontinued operations $ — $ 0.27 $ 0.01 $ 0.26 Basic net earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.31 $ 0.48 $ 0.59 Diluted net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.: Continuing operations $ 0.13 $ 0.04 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 Discontinued operations $ — $ 0.26 $ 0.01 $ 0.26 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.30 $ 0.47 $ 0.58

Comprehensive Income and Accu33

Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for fiscal 2015 year-to-date are as follows: Benefit Plans Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (307 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1) (141 ) Pension settlement charge, net (2) 36 Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost (3) 25 Net current-period Other comprehensive loss (4) (80 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax $ (387 ) (1) Amount is net of tax benefit of $59 . (2) Amount is net of tax expense of $(27) . (3) Amount is net of tax expense of $(15) . (4) Amount is net of tax benefit of $17 . Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for fiscal 2016 year-to-date are as follows: Benefit Plans Interest Rate Swap Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax $ (423 ) $ — $ (423 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1) 18 (2 ) 16 Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost (2) 32 — 32 Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) (3) 50 (2 ) 48 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax $ (373 ) $ (2 ) $ (375 ) (1) Amount is net of tax (expense) benefit of $(9) , $1 , $(8) , respectively. (2) Amount is net of tax (expense) benefit of $(20) , $0 and $(20) , respectively. (3) Amount is net of tax (expense) benefit of $(29) , $1 and $(28) , respectively.
Summary of Items Reclassified Out of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Items reclassified out of pension and postretirement benefit plan accumulated other comprehensive loss had the following impact on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Affected Line Item on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations: Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit expense (1) $ 13 $ 9 $ 46 $ 31 Selling and administrative expenses Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit expense (1) 2 3 6 9 Cost of sales Pension settlement charge — 63 — 63 Selling and administrative expenses Total reclassifications 15 75 52 103 Income tax benefit (6 ) (32 ) (20 ) (42 ) Income tax provision Total reclassifications, net of tax $ 9 $ 43 $ 32 $ 61 (1) Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost include amortization of prior service benefit and amortization of net actuarial loss as reflected in Note 8—Benefit Plans .

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary of Company's Operating Results and Certain Other Directly Attributable Expenses	The following is a summary of the Company’s operating results and certain other directly attributable expenses that are included in discontinued operations: Third Quarter Ended Year-To-Date Ended December 5, November 29, December 5, November 29, Net sales $ — $ — $ — $ — Income (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations 1 — (2 ) 5 Income tax provision (benefit) 1 (69 ) (5 ) (63 ) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax $ — $ 69 $ 3 $ 68

Summary of Significant Accoun35

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Book Overdrafts	$ 147		$ 147		$ 145
Inventory, LIFO Reserve	217		217		$ 211
LIFO charge recorded	1	$ 3	6	$ 7
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	29		29
Deferred tax liabilities	$ 12		$ 12

Summary of Significant Accoun36

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revision Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,114	$ 4,225	$ 13,583	$ 13,530
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Cost of sales	$ 3,513	$ 3,629	$ 11,589	$ 11,605
Gross Profit	601	596	1,994	1,925
Selling and administrative expenses	494	540	1,635	1,640
Operating Income (Loss)	101	56	353	285
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 4,204		$ 13,456
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		100.00%		100.00%
Cost of sales		$ 3,611		$ 11,539
Gross Profit		593		1,917
Selling and administrative expenses		537		1,632
Operating Income (Loss)		56		285
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 21		$ 74
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		0.00%		0.00%
Cost of sales		$ 18		$ 66
Gross Profit		3		8
Selling and administrative expenses		3		8
Operating Income (Loss)		0		0
Independent Business [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,902	$ 1,972	$ 6,195	$ 6,227
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales	46.20%	46.70%	45.60%	46.00%
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 54	$ 60	$ 180	$ 180
Independent Business [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,958		$ 6,178
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		46.60%		45.90%
Independent Business [Member] | Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 14		$ 49
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		0.10%		0.10%
Save-A-Lot [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,069	$ 1,085	$ 3,568	$ 3,498
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales	26.00%	25.70%	26.30%	25.80%
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 32	$ 34	$ 115	$ 106
Save-A-Lot [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,079		$ 3,477
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		25.70%		25.80%
Save-A-Lot [Member] | Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 6		$ 21
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		0.00%		0.00%
Retail Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,097	$ 1,125	$ 3,662	$ 3,660
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales	26.70%	26.60%	27.00%	27.10%
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 21	$ 28	$ 64	$ 78
Retail Food [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,124		$ 3,656
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		26.70%		27.20%
Retail Food [Member] | Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1		$ 4
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		(0.10%)		(0.10%)
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 46	$ 43	$ 158	$ 145
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales	1.10%	1.00%	1.10%	1.10%
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (6)	$ (66)	$ (6)	$ (79)
Corporate Segment [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 43		$ 145
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		1.00%		1.10%
Corporate Segment [Member] | Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 0		$ 0
Sales Revenue Net Percent To Net Sales		0.00%		0.00%

Goodwill and Intangible Asset37

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Change in Company's Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		$ 865
Additions		2
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0
Goodwill, Other Changes		0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 867	867
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	6
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets, Beginning balance		136
Addition to Intangible Assets		24
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)		(6)
Intangible Assets Other Adjustments		0
Intangible assets, Ending balance	154	154
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization [Roll Forward]
Accumulated amortization, Beginning balance		(88)
Amortization expense of intangible assets		(9)	$ (7)
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization, Other Net Adjustments		0
Accumulated amortization, Ending Balance	(97)	(97)
Total intangible assets, net	57	57		$ 48
Independent Business [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		710
Additions		0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0
Goodwill, Other Changes		0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	710	710
Save-A-Lot [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		141
Additions		1
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0
Goodwill, Other Changes		0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	142	142
Retail Food [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		14
Additions		1
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0
Goodwill, Other Changes		0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	15	15
Trademarks and Tradenames - Indefinite Useful Lives [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance		9
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired		0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)		0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	9	9
Operating leases, Prescription files, Customer Lists And Other [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance		124
Addition to Finite-Lived Intangible Assets		24
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		(6)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Other Net Adjustments		0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	142	142
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization [Roll Forward]
Accumulated amortization, Beginning balance		(86)
Accumulated amortization, Ending Balance	(94)	(94)
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance		3
Addition to Finite-Lived Intangible Assets		0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		0
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Other Net Adjustments		0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance	3	3
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization [Roll Forward]
Accumulated amortization, Beginning balance		(2)
Accumulated amortization, Ending Balance	$ (3)	$ (3)

Goodwill and Intangible Asset38

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets		$ 9	$ 7
Future amortization expense, Year One	$ 7	7
Future amortization expense, Year Two	7	7
Future amortization expense, Year Three	7	7
Future amortization expense, Year Four	7	7
Future amortization expense, Year Five	7	$ 7
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible asset	$ 6

Reserves for Closed Propertie39

Reserves for Closed Properties and Property, Plant and Equipment-Related Impairment Charges - Changes in Company's Reserves (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Reserves for closed properties at beginning of the fiscal year	$ 34
Additions	2
Payments	(8)
Adjustments	(2)
Reserves for closed properties at the end of period	$ 26

Reserves for Closed Propertie40

Reserves for Closed Properties and Property, Plant and Equipment-Related Impairment Charges - Summary of Fair Values for Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Carrying value	$ 3	$ 0	$ 6	$ 2
Fair value measured using Level 3 inputs	1	0	3	1
Impairment charge	$ 2	$ 0	$ 3	$ 1

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 24, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Difference between fair value and book value of notes receivable	$ 1	$ 2
Difference between fair value and book value of long-term debt	41	59
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(4)	0
Derivative, Fair Value, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase in Interest Rate	7
Derivative, Fair Value, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease in Interest Rate	4
Derivative, Notional Amount			$ 300
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate			5.5075%
Fuel [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	$ (2)	$ (1)

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 05, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debentures and Notes due	$ 2,281	$ 2,480
Net discount on debt, using an effective interest rate of 4.63% to 8.58%	(6)	(8)
Less current maturities of long-term debt	(200)	(9)
Total debt	2,481	2,489
4.50% Secured Term Loan Facility due March 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debentures and Notes due	1,459	1,469
6.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debentures and Notes due	400	400
7.75% Senior Notes Due November 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debentures and Notes due	350	350
8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debentures and Notes due	278	278
3.75% Revolving ABL Credit Facility Due September Two Thousand And Nineteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debentures and Notes due	$ 0	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Future Maturit

Long-Term Debt - Future Maturities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 05, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015
4.50% Secured Term Loan Facility due March 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	4.50%	4.50%
6.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.75%	6.75%
7.75% Senior Notes Due November 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	8.00%	8.00%
3.75% Revolving ABL Credit Facility Due September Two Thousand And Nineteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	0.00%	1.66%
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	4.63%	4.63%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	8.56%	8.56%
Asset Backed Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 0	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 13, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 2,281,000,000		$ 2,480,000,000
Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Debt			1,459,000,000		1,469,000,000
Line of credit facility amount outstanding, current			$ 63,000,000		9,000,000
Percentage of net cash proceeds to prepay outstanding loans			100.00%
Maximum period for prepayment of loans outstanding			90 days
Estimated debt prepayment classified as current			$ 60,000,000
Face amount			1,500,000,000
Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan A [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral amount pledged			$ 765,000,000		$ 776,000,000
Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of aggregate principal amount to prepay outstanding loans			0.00%
Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of aggregate principal amount to prepay outstanding loans			50.00%
6.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate			6.75%		6.75%
Long-term debt			$ 400,000,000		$ 400,000,000
2022 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate			7.75%
Long-term debt			$ 350,000,000
8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate			8.00%		8.00%
Long-term debt			$ 278,000,000		$ 278,000,000
Revolving ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility amount outstanding			0		0
Letter of credit outstanding			$ 69,000,000		$ 76,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fee Percentage			1.625%		1.625%
Unused credit			$ 931,000,000		$ 871,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage			0.375%		0.375%
Revolving ABL credit facility borrowing			$ 234,000,000	$ 2,556,000,000
Repayments of Debt			234,000,000	$ 2,422,000,000
Aggregate cap on restricted payments			294,000,000
Dividends permitted per fiscal year			50,000,000
Revolving ABL Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Company's five year asset-based revolving facility			1,000,000,000
Inventories [Member] | Revolving ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral amount pledged			1,379,000,000		$ 1,188,000,000
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Revolving ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral amount pledged			230,000,000		220,000,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Revolving ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral amount pledged			$ 32,000,000		$ 28,000,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the rate of LIBOR			3.50%
LIBOR floor rate			1.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | 8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Revolving ABL Credit Facility used to fund redemption of debt	$ 140
Payment of debt redemption premium		$ 6,000,000
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost		$ 1,000,000

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Income Tax [Line Items]
Discrete Tax Benefit	$ 1	$ 5
Unrecognized tax benefits decreased	11
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 105
Number of months within which company does not anticipate significant change in unrecognized tax benefits	12 months
Possible change in unrecognized tax benefits, lower range	$ 5
Possible change in unrecognized tax benefits, upper range	$ 15

Stock-Based Awards - Additional

Stock-Based Awards - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		4 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	May. 31, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Jun. 20, 2015	Jun. 14, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to stock-based awards			$ 6	$ 5			$ 19	$ 18
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	4	5
Fair value of the options at grant date	$ 3.67	$ 3.28
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award units grant to certain employees					2
Share granted to certain employees at a fair value					$ 8.79
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award units grant to certain employees						2
Share granted to certain employees at a fair value						$ 7.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period						3 years

Stock-Based Awards - Assumption

Stock-Based Awards - Assumptions Related to Estimated Fair Value of Options Grant Date (Detail)	4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 14, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield		0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility rate		49.00%	50.80%
Risk-free interest rate		1.20%	1.20%
Expected life		4 years	4 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility rate		50.60%	53.20%
Risk-free interest rate		1.40%	1.60%
Expected life		5 years	5 years
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Be

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Expense and Contributions for Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest cost	24	28	81	94
Expected return on assets	(32)	(35)	(108)	(118)
Amortization of prior service benefit	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial loss	18	15	60	49
Pension settlement charge	0	63	0	63
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	10	71	33	88
Contributions to benefit plans	0	(47)	(27)	(114)
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	1	1	3	3
Expected return on assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service benefit	(4)	(4)	(12)	(12)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1	1	4	3
Pension settlement charge	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	(2)	(2)	(5)	(6)
Contributions to benefit plans	$ 0	$ 0	$ (11)	$ (1)

Benefit Plans - Additional Info

Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	425.00%	410.00%	425.00%	410.00%
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax	$ (28)	$ (200)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid		267
Settlement of Asset Retirement Obligations Through Noncash Payments, Amount		$ 63
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets		650.00%
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax		$ (141)
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year			$ 40
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year			50
Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions			$ 31	$ 29

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share -

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 35	$ 12	$ 129	$ 91
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	2	6	6
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	34	10	123	85
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	69	3	68
Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC.	$ 34	$ 79	$ 126	$ 153
Weighted average number of shares outstanding-basic	264	261	263	260
Dilutive impact of stock-based awards	4	4	5	3
Weighted average number of shares outstanding-diluted	268	265	268	263
Basic net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ 0.04	$ 0.47	$ 0.33
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0.27	0.01	0.26
Basic net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	0.13	0.31	0.48	0.59
Diluted net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.13	0.04	0.46	0.33
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0.26	0.01	0.26
Diluted net earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ 0.30	$ 0.47	$ 0.58

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share51

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Continuing Operations [Member]
Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	12	10	10	10

Comprehensive Income and Accu52

Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax			$ (423)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			16
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost	$ 9	$ 43	32	$ 61
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss)	27	(98)	48	(80)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax	(375)		(375)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, tax expense			(8)	59
Pension settlement charge, tax				(27)
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost, tax expense			(20)	(15)
Other comprehensive income, tax expense			(28)	17
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax			(423)	(307)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			18	(141)
Pension settlement charge, net				36
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost			32	25
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss)			50	(80)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax	(373)	$ (387)	(373)	$ (387)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, tax expense			(9)
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost, tax expense			(20)
Other comprehensive income, tax expense			(29)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the fiscal year, net of tax			0
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(2)
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss)			(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of period, net of tax	$ (2)		(2)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, tax expense			1
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost, tax expense			0
Other comprehensive income, tax expense			$ 1

Comprehensive Income and Accu53

Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Items Reclassified Out of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations:
Total reclassifications	$ 15	$ 75	$ 52	$ 103
Income tax benefit	(6)	(32)	(20)	(42)
Total reclassifications, net of tax	9	43	32	61
Amount expected to be reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into Interest expense	2		2
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations:
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost	13	9	46	31
Pension settlement charge	0	63	0	63
Cost of Sales [Member]
Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations:
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit cost	$ 2	$ 3	$ 6	$ 9

Commitments, Contingencies an54

Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions

Sep. 08, 2015USD ($)Store

Apr. 16, 2015USD ($)payment

Mar. 21, 2013

Aug. 31, 2014case

Dec. 05, 2015USD ($)renewal_period

Nov. 29, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 05, 2015USD ($)Retailer

Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)intrusion

Dec. 05, 2015$ / d

Dec. 05, 2015case

Dec. 05, 2015Store

Dec. 05, 2015$ / yr

May. 28, 2015USD ($)

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Remaining terms for guarantees for other debt obligation minimum (less than)

1 year

Remaining terms for guarantees for other debt obligation maximum

15 years

Remaining term for guarantee for other debt obligation weighted average

8 years

Company's guarantee for debt obligations on outstanding indenture in connection with stock purchase agreement

$ 69

$ 69

Guarantor obligation maximum exposure discounted

52

52

Receivables, net

485

485

$ 482

Number of Computer Network Intrusions | intrusion

2

Insurance Coverage Amount

$ 50

75

Amount of insurance deductible per incident

$ 1

3

Non-cancelable future purchase obligations

359

$ 359

Number of other retailers who have filed similar complaints in other jurisdictions | Retailer

3

New Albertsons Inc [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Company's guarantee for debt obligations on outstanding indenture in connection with stock purchase agreement

169

$ 169

Guarantor obligation maximum exposure discounted

$ 151

$ 151

Haggen, Inc, Existing [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Number of Stores | Store

164

21

NAI Banners [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Term of Renewal Option

5 years

Number of Renewal Options Available | renewal_period

2

Term of Renewal Option

5 years

Ab Acquisition [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Contractual Obligation

$ 35

Transition Services Agreement [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Services Revenue, Transition Services, Number of Payments | payment

8

Services Revenue, Transition Services, Installment Receipts

$ 6

Services Revenue, Transition Services, Future Minimum Revenues

$ 50

Transition Services Agreement, Remaining Term

3 years

Minimum [Member] | NAI Banners [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Term of Renewal Option

12 months

Maximum [Member] | NAI Banners [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Term of Renewal Option

5 years

2014 Technology Intrusion [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Class action complaints filed | case

4

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | case

1

Haggen, Inc [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Term of Renewal Option

2 years

Number of Renewal Options Available | renewal_period

3

Term of Renewal Option

1 year

Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compliance Review [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum, Per Unit

50,000

1.5

Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Haggen, Inc [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Receivables, net

$ 2

Other Claims Receivable [Member] | Haggen, Inc [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Filed

$ 8

Supply Agreement [Member] | Haggen, Inc, Existing [Member]

Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]

Number of Stores | Store

21

Discontinued Operations - Summa

Discontinued Operations - Summary of Company's Operating Results and Certain Other Directly Attributable Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014	Dec. 05, 2015	Nov. 29, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Income before income taxes from discontinued operations	1	0	(2)	5
Income tax provision (benefit)	1	(69)	(5)	(63)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 0	$ 69	$ 3	$ 68

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 13, 2016USD ($)Store	Dec. 05, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 2,281	$ 2,480
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Stores to be Closed | Store	11
8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 278	$ 278
Store Closing [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Estimated store closure impairment costs and charges	$ 7