STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Retained Earnings (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Retained earnings not available for distribution [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes retained earnings designated as legal reserves of various subsidiaries which cannot be distributed as dividends to PriceSmart, Inc. according to applicable statutory regulations (in thousands):

	November 30, 2013		August 31, 2013
Retained earnings not available for distribution	$	7,200	$	6,872