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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2024 | Aug. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Period where membership income is recognized ratably | 12 months |
Period where members can cancel membership | 60 days |
Period after which membership refunds are prorated over remaining term | 60 days |
Platinum membership fee period increase | $ 5 |
Annual membership fee |  | $ 80
Platinum membership rebate (as percent) | 2.00% |
Maximum Platinum annual membership rebate | $ 500 |
Breakage revenue (as percent) | 5.00% |
Platinum membership recorded liability (as percent) | 95.00% |
Platinum membership redemption rate (as percent) | 100.00% |
Gift Card |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Platinum membership redemption period | 1 year |

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