Segment Reporting Information by Item Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2023	Aug. 28, 2022	Aug. 29, 2021
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 242,290	$ 226,954	$ 195,929
Food and Sundries [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	96,175	85,629	77,277
Non-Foods
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	60,865	61,100	55,966
Fresh Foods
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	31,977	29,527	27,183
Warehouse ancillary and other businesses
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	48,693	46,474	31,626
Product [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 237,710	$ 222,730	$ 192,052