Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,688	$ 1,507
Trade accounts receivable, net	17,396	14,438
Inventory, net	15,039	14,272
Marketable securities, trading	1,835	1,395
Assets held for sale	7,483	7,988
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	400	619
Total current assets	43,841	40,219
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	548	548
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,338	1,396
Deferred tax asset	2,601	1,712
Other assets	445	605
Total assets	48,773	44,480
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	11,507	9,315
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	3,555	2,880
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	153	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	4,883	5,397
Total current liabilities	20,098	17,738
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,257	2,410
Deposit liability	63	87
Long-term debt	5,160	6,534
Total liabilities	27,578	26,769
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	891	820
Retained earnings	7,876	4,463
Total shareholders' equity	21,195	17,711
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 48,773	$ 44,480