Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (74)	$ (9,313)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	65,097	61,980
Cost of real estate sales	19,900	16,385
Stock-based compensation expense	6,631	6,820
Deferred income taxes, net	(485)	(6,644)
Other non-cash income, net	(4,060)	(2,875)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	2,100	(3,783)
Trade receivables, net	12,677	9,919
Inventories, net	(3,822)	(8,622)
Investments in real estate	(1,410)	(1,850)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	83,200	75,225
Other assets and liabilities, net	(8,477)	147
Net cash provided by operating activities	171,277	137,389
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(53,920)	(93,186)
Acquisition of businesses	(19,958)	342
Other investing activities, net	246	(904)
Net cash used in investing activities	(73,632)	(93,748)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt	96,000	56,000
Payments of long-term debt	(96,444)	(56,383)
Repurchases of common stock	0	(7,869)
Dividends paid	(13,458)	(10,801)
Other financing activities, net	6,722	911
Net cash used in financing activities	(7,180)	(18,142)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	61	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	90,526	25,499
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	46,053	70,143
End of period	$ 136,579	$ 95,642