Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 09, 2013		Feb. 11, 2012		Feb. 09, 2013		Feb. 11, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Pension Liability, Beginning balance					$ (93,967)
Other comprehensive loss (income)	2,038	[1]	3,378	[1]	3,473	[1]	13,797	[1]
Pension Liability, Ending balance	(90,494)				(90,494)
Foreign Currency, Beginning balance					(50,267)
Other comprehensive loss (income)					13,261
Foreign Currency, Ending balance	(37,006)				(37,006)
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities, Beginning balance					351
Other comprehensive loss (income)					(57)
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities, Ending balance	294				294
Derivatives, Beginning balance					(8,130)
Other comprehensive loss (income)	263	[2]	255	[2]	428	[2]	3,132	[2]
Derivatives, Ending balance	(7,702)				(7,702)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Beginning balance					(152,013)
Other comprehensive loss (income)					17,105
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Ending balance	$ (134,908)				$ (134,908)

[1] Pension liability adjustments are presented net of taxes of $1,295 in fiscal 2013 and $1,117 in fiscal 2012 for the twelve weeks ended and $3,193 in fiscal 2013 and $9,276 in fiscal 2012 for the twenty-four weeks ended

[2] Net derivative activities are presented net of taxes of $155 in fiscal 2013 and $150 in fiscal 2012 for the twelve weeks ended and $258 in fiscal 2013 and $2,320 in fiscal 2012 for the twenty-four weeks ended