REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,291,950	$ 1,142,189	$ 2,458,425	$ 2,196,995
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,260,916	1,115,999	2,395,930	2,141,462
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	610,665	552,153	1,168,915	1,064,046
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	367,199	325,479	696,799	620,766
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	144,201	119,689	276,771	235,285
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	72,138	66,372	126,957	120,790
Food Service and Bakery
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	55,607	44,807	105,876	86,852
Health Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 11,106	$ 7,499	$ 20,612	$ 13,723