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Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 27, 2021 USD ($) | Feb. 27, 2021 USD ($) store
Leases [Abstract] |  |
Number of locations closed | store |  | 73
Operating lease asset impairments | $ | $ 16,736 | $ 16,736

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