Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 28, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at May 28, 2016 and August 29, 2015 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at May 28, 2016		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Cash equivalents	$	53,168	$	53,168	$	—	$	—
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	3,857		3,788		69		—
International equity funds	284		231		53		—
Fixed income funds	255		223		32		—
Total assets at fair value	$	57,564	$	57,410	$	154	$	—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at August 29, 2015		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Cash equivalents	$	63,107	$	63,107	$	—	$	—
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	4,937		4,894		43		—
International equity funds	493		477		16		—
Fixed income funds	284		251		33		—
Total assets at fair value	$	68,821	$	68,729	$	92	$	—