DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 1,378	$ (2,088)	$ (10,944)
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	(91)	153	0
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	1,469	(2,241)	0
Foreign exchange | SG&A expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	0	0	(383)
Interest rate | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items designated as fair value hedging instruments	$ 0	$ 0	$ (10,561)