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BENEFIT PLANS - Multiemployer Pension Plans, Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) plan | Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Number of multiemployer plans, withdrawal | plan | 13 |
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability |  | $ 11
Multiemployer pension plan, payment period | 20 years |
Other long-term liabilities |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability | $ 110 | $ 52
Retail Multiemployer Pension Plans |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Number of multiemployer plans, withdrawal | plan | 3 |
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal charges | $ 63 |

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