Derivatives, Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 25, 2017

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at November 25, 2017 and August 26, 2017 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:



			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at November 25, 2017		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	$	1,768	$	1,728	$	40	$	—
International equity funds	185		167		18		—
Fixed income funds	197		108		89		—
Interest rate swap contract	370		—		370		—
Total assets (liabilities) at fair value	$	2,520	$	2,003	$	517	$	—



				Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at August 26, 2017			Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs			Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	$	1,708		$	1,671	$	37		$	—
International equity funds	174			157		17			—
Fixed income funds	259			170		89			—
Interest rate swap contract	(828		)	—		(828		)	—
Total assets (liabilities) at fair value	$	1,313		$	1,998	$	(685	)	$	—