BENEFIT PLANS - MULTI EMPLOYER PLAN (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Millions	4 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
May 22, 2021	Aug. 14, 2021	Aug. 15, 2020
Multiemployer Plans
Net accrued pension liabilities and prepaid escrow funds - before tax	$ 449
Net accrued pension liabilities and prepaid escrow funds - after tax	$ 344
Repayment period of commitments to transition reserve liability	7 years
Incremental contributions (before-tax)		$ 106	$ 236
Incremental contributions (after-tax)		$ 81	$ 180

- Definition

Amount of incremental contributions, before tax, made to multiemployer plan, helping stabilize future associate benefits.

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Amount of incremental contributions, net of tax, made to multiemployer plan, helping stabilize future associate benefits.

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- Definition

The net after tax amount of multiemployer plans transition accrued pension liability and prepaid escrow funds.

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The gross amount of multiemployer plans transition accrued pension liability and prepaid escrow funds.

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- Definition

The period over which repayment of withdrawal and transition reserve commitment liability will be settled.

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