SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Exit obligation, Other long-term liabilities	$ 496,000	$ 2,600,000
Exit obligation, Warehouse expenses		$ 870,000	$ 751,000

Disposal Group, Business Exit Obligation, Other Long-Term Liabilities

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