REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,229,428	$ 1,096,654	$ 3,687,853	$ 3,293,649
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,194,531	1,070,263	3,590,461	3,211,725
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	576,433	537,567	1,745,350	1,601,613
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	358,764	319,706	1,055,562	940,470
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	132,004	106,937	408,774	342,225
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	62,483	54,947	189,441	175,736
Food Service and Bakery
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	53,211	42,980	159,086	129,784
Health Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 11,636	$ 8,126	$ 32,248	$ 21,897