Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Pre-Tax Effects of Derivative Instruments on AOCIL and Income (Details) - Interest Rate Swaps [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2018	Jul. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2016
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Amount of income (loss) recognized in AOCIL on derivatives (effective portion)	$ 13,103	$ 15,402	$ (16,188)
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Amount of loss reclassified from AOCIL into income (effective portion)	$ 3,398	$ 4,163	$ 5,395