REVENUE RECOGNITION (Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2025	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2025	May 31, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 1,317,289	$ 1,229,428	$ 3,939,119	$ 3,687,853
Net merchandise sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	1,289,997	1,194,531	3,848,411	3,590,461
Foods & Sundries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	607,693	576,433	1,813,765	1,745,350
Fresh Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	400,264	358,764	1,170,266	1,055,562
Hardlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	141,357	132,004	440,790	408,774
Softlines
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	70,632	62,483	216,761	189,441
Food Service and Bakery
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	56,792	53,211	169,025	159,086
Health Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Merchandise Sales	$ 13,259	$ 11,636	$ 37,804	$ 32,248