Inventories - Inventory Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 29, 2020	Aug. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
LIFO basis	$ 88,675	$ 184,007
FIFO basis	130,099	58,140
Total	$ 218,774	$ 242,147

The amount of FIFO (first in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods.

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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production process.

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The amount of LIFO (last in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods.

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