STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (Schedule of Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2017		Feb. 29, 2016		Aug. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance		$ (103,951)		$ (101,512)		$ (101,512)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(846)		(11,223)		(2,419)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(14)		(8)		(20)
Ending balance		(104,811)		(112,743)		(103,951)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance		(102,242)		(100,540)		(100,540)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,629)		(10,892)		(1,702)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Ending balance		(103,871)		(111,432)		(102,242)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance		(315)		(113)		(113)
Other comprehensive income (loss)						(182)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	(14)		(8)		(20)
Ending balance		(329)		(121)		(315)
Derivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance		(1,394)	[2]	(859)		(859)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		783		(331)	[2]	(535)	[2]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Ending balance		$ (611)		$ (1,190)		$ (1,394)	[2]

[1] Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to the minimum pension liability are included in warehouse club operations in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.

[2] See Note 7 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.