CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Nov. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Total revenue	$ 749,040	$ 733,543
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and rent)	219,814	222,293
Labor and other related expenses	263,314	258,159
Other store operating expenses	162,908	152,478
Store operating income	103,004	100,613
General and administrative expenses	39,631	38,935
Operating income	63,373	61,678
Interest expense, net	3,580	4,349
Income before income taxes	59,793	57,329
Provision for income taxes	10,590	10,122
Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary	(5,980)	0
Net income	$ 43,223	$ 47,207
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.80	$ 1.97
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.79	$ 1.96
Weighted average shares:
Basic (in shares)	24,038,354	24,022,586
Diluted (in shares)	24,103,922	24,073,722

Total revenue less cost of goods sold and store operating expenses.

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- Definition

The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities.