Accrued Expenses and Other - Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Medical and casualty insurance claims (current portion)	$ 74,010	$ 66,133
Accrued compensation, related payroll taxes and benefits	159,315	137,165
Property, sales, and other taxes	77,332	90,944
Accrued interest	32,923	40,442
Accrued gift cards	30,842	32,160
Accrued sales and warranty returns	17,322	14,171
Capital lease obligations	36,505	32,246
Other	53,645	54,570
Total	$ 481,894	$ 467,831