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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Retained Earnings (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]  
Retained earnings not available for distribution [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes retained earnings designated as legal reserves of various subsidiaries which cannot be distributed as dividends to PriceSmart, Inc. according to applicable statutory regulations (in thousands):
 
May 31, 2013
 
August 31, 2012
Retained earnings not available for distribution
$
6,268

 
$
5,490