Segment Reporting (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 19, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Results

The Company evaluates its reportable segment primarily on the basis of net sales and segment profit, which is defined as gross profit. Segment results for the periods presented were as follows:

	Twelve Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	November 19, 2016			November 21, 2015
Net Sales
Auto Parts Locations	$	2,389,561		$	2,304,318
Other		78,284			81,725
Total	$	2,467,845		$	2,386,043
Segment Profit
Auto Parts Locations	$	1,257,767		$	1,208,390
Other		43,775			44,544
Gross profit		1,301,542			1,252,934
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses		(842,640	)		(814,939	)
Interest expense, net		(33,306	)		(35,010	)
Income before income taxes	$	425,596		$	402,985