COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2024 USD ($) agreement	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for taxes other than income taxes, current	$ 1,200	$ 9,600
Income taxes receivable	42,777	36,925
Contractual obligation	$ 12,500	11,300
Lease not yet commenced, term	20 years
Lease note yet commenced, renewal term	5 years
Land purchase option, number of agreements | agreement	4
Purchase options, land	$ 13,700
Lease not yet commenced, liability	11,800
Two Countries
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Income taxes receivable	10,900	10,700
Deferred tax assets, net	3,400	$ 3,200
Building
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease not yet commenced, liability	$ 12,100
Warehouse
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lease options agreements | agreement	1
Number of lease agreements not yet signed | agreement	1