Segment Reporting Information by Item Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2021	Aug. 30, 2020	Sep. 01, 2019
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 195,929	$ 166,761	$ 152,703
Food and Sundries [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	77,277	68,659	59,672
Non-Foods
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	55,966	44,807	41,160
Fresh Foods
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	27,183	23,204	19,948
Warehouse ancillary and other businesses
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	31,626	26,550	28,571
Product [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 192,052	$ 163,220	$ 149,351