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Restructuring and Other Costs - Summary of Restructuring Related Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 02, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2022
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 2,714,000 | $ 4,136,000
Additions | 7,533,000 | 14,077,000
Payments and other adjustments | (9,110,000) | (15,499,000)
Ending balance | 1,137,000 | 2,714,000
Consulting-related costs |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 840,000 | 3,328,000
Additions | 4,939,000 | 8,188,000
Payments and other adjustments | (5,679,000) | (10,676,000)
Ending balance | 100,000 | 840,000
Associate severance and separation costs |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 1,874,000 | 367,000
Additions | 2,594,000 | 5,753,000
Payments and other adjustments | (3,431,000) | (4,246,000)
Ending balance | 1,037,000 | 1,874,000
Other exit-related costs |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 441,000
Additions | 0 | 136,000
Payments and other adjustments | 0 | (577,000)
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0

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