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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
The allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable consists of the following:
 
 
Fiscal year ended
 
 
July 30,
2016
 
August 1,
2015
 
August 2,
2014
 
 
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
8,493

 
$
8,294

 
$
10,026

Additions charged to costs and expenses
 
6,426

 
5,059

 
3,152

Deductions
 
(3,689
)
 
(4,590
)
 
(5,743
)
Charged to Other Accounts (1)
 
—

 
(270
)
 
859

Balance at end of year
 
$
11,230

 
$
8,493

 
$
8,294


(1) Relates to acquisitions.