PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accounts payable	$ 485,961	$ 453,229
Other accrued expenses	50,035	57,273
Construction In Progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accounts payable	1,900	3,900
Other accrued expenses	$ 2,900	$ 600
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