REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2024	Nov. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,257,944	$ 1,166,475
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,223,859	1,135,014
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	579,999	558,231
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	366,284	329,602
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	144,195	132,564
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	67,888	54,842
Food Service and Bakery
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	54,030	50,269
Health Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 11,463	$ 9,506