Derivatives, Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 27, 2017

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

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

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at May 27, 2017 and August 27, 2016 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 27, 2017			Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs			Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Cash equivalents (1)	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	2,178			2,085		93			—
International equity funds	208			165		43			—
Fixed income funds	220			138		82			—
Interest rate swap contract	(802		)	—		(802		)	—
Total assets (liabilities) at fair value	$	1,804		$	2,388	$	(584	)	$	—

			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at August 27, 2016		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Cash equivalents (1)	$	77,234	$	77,234	$	—	$	—
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	3,587		3,515		72		—
International equity funds	258		225		33		—
Fixed income funds	265		206		59		—
Interest rate swap contract	—		—		—		—
Total assets at fair value	$	81,344	$	81,180	$	164	$	—

⁽¹⁾  Cash equivalent balances valued using Level 1 inputs include only those accounts that may fluctuate in value. Cash in disbursing accounts and on-demand accounts are not included above.