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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 3,091,648	$ 3,053,754	$ 2,910,062
Foods And Sundries [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,563,162	1,548,237	1,493,502
Fresh Foods [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	847,496	821,412	765,771
Hardlines [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	358,276	366,487	361,410
Softlines [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	167,149	164,115	142,431
Other Business [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 155,565	$ 153,503	$ 146,948

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