REVENUE RECOGNITION (Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,025,463	$ 944,043
Foods & Sundries [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	511,894	470,950
Fresh Foods [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	295,288	269,677
Hardlines [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	115,594	111,936
Softlines [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	54,420	50,474
Other Business [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 48,267	$ 41,006