REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 29, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,363,886	$ 1,291,950	$ 2,621,830	$ 2,458,425
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,334,555	1,260,916	2,558,414	2,395,930
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	626,163	610,665	1,206,070	1,168,915
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	403,829	367,199	770,004	696,799
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	155,260	144,201	299,433	276,771
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	78,262	72,138	146,129	126,957
Food Service and Bakery
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	58,214	55,607	112,233	105,876
Health Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 12,827	$ 11,106	$ 24,545	$ 20,612