REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,142,189	$ 1,038,557	$ 2,196,995	$ 2,013,913
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,115,999	1,011,896	2,141,462	1,955,939
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	552,153	492,776	1,064,046	963,726
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	325,479	289,122	620,766	558,797
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	119,689	120,335	235,285	232,274
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	66,372	64,561	120,790	115,034
Other Business
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 52,306	$ 45,102	$ 100,575	$ 86,108