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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2025
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Interest Rate Swap, Notional Amount $ 400,000    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8) 1,056,665 $ 1,000,798  
Advertising expense 48,000 49,800 $ 47,200
Restricted cash 16,129 14,236  
Operating right-of-use assets (Note 4) 242,485 258,268  
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments (1,800) (11,100) 3,700
Operating Lease, Liability 249,968    
Operating lease liabilities (Note 4) 215,085 235,106  
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net   16,100 $ 11,000
Long-term debt, net (Note 6) 2,594,765 2,731,492  
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 10) 252,041 276,789  
Additional paid-in capital 1,171,536 1,145,610  
Retained earnings 718,662 $ 766,826  
6.50% Notes      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 617,448    
Notes and Loans Payable 600,000    
5.625% Notes      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 503,175    
Notes and Loans Payable 500,000    
0.0% Notes      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 509,906    
Notes and Loans Payable 525,000    
EPR Secured Notes [Member]      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 164,051    
Notes and Loans Payable 141,662    
NRP Loan      
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 30,813    
Notes and Loans Payable $ 37,109