PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accounts payable	$ 453,229	$ 408,407
Other accrued expenses	57,273	38,667
Construction In Progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accounts payable	3,900	2,200
Other accrued expenses	$ 600	$ 900
Minimum | Fixtures and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Minimum | Building Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	10 years
Maximum | Fixtures and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Maximum | Building Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	40 years