FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2019 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Effect of One Percent Increase on Fair Value of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments	$ 64,900
Effect of One Percent Decrease on Fair Value of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments	$ 67,800

Effect of One Percent Increase on Fair Value of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments

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