Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 23, 2013		Nov. 17, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 218,087		$ 203,452
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes	952	[1]	1,435	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,507		(2,059)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of taxes	216	[2]	10	[2]
Net derivative activities, net of taxes	26	[3]	165	[3]
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	8,701		(449)
Comprehensive income	$ 226,788		$ 203,003

[1] Pension liability adjustments are presented net of taxes of $636 in fiscal 2014 and $1,898 in fiscal 2013

[2] Unrealized gains on marketable securities are presented net of taxes of $116 in fiscal 2014 and $5 in fiscal 2013

[3] Net derivative activities are presented net of taxes of $16 in fiscal 2014 and $103 in fiscal 2013