Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2014		Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 25, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,069,744		$ 1,016,480		$ 930,373
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes	(12,959)	[1]	43,106	[1]	(17,262)	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,647		(12,216)		(13,866)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of taxes	101	[2]	(376)	[2]	(128)	[2]
Net derivative activity, net of taxes	96	[3]	711	[3]	(1,066)	[3]
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(8,115)		31,225		(32,322)
Comprehensive income	$ 1,061,629		$ 1,047,705		$ 898,051

[1] Pension liability adjustments are presented net of taxes of $8,287 in 2014, $27,972 in 2013, and $29,744 in 2012

[2] Unrealized losses on marketable securities are presented net of taxes of $54 in 2014, $202 in 2013 and $69 in 2012

[3] Net derivative activities are presented net of taxes of $87 in 2014, $440 in 2013, and $4,800 in 2012