REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,166,475	$ 1,054,806
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,135,014	1,025,463
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	558,231	511,894
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	329,602	295,288
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	132,564	115,594
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	54,842	54,420
Food Service and Bakery
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	50,269	46,979
Health Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 9,506	$ 1,288