DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Hedged Items Designated As Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ (975)	$ 218
Foreign exchange | Net sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	179	93
Foreign exchange | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	$ (1,154)	$ 125