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Goodwill and Intangibles - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 25, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | $ 302,645 | $ 391,887
Goodwill adjustments | 0 | (89,242)
Goodwill, Ending balance | 302,645 | 302,645
Auto Parts Locations [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 302,645 | 326,703
Goodwill adjustments | 0 | (24,058)
Goodwill, Ending balance | 302,645 | 302,645
Other [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 0 | 65,184
Goodwill adjustments | 0 | (65,184)
Goodwill, Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0

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