Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
May 01, 2011
Stock-based Compensation
Outstanding at August 1, 2010, Options	12,473
Granted, Options
Exercised, Options	(2,221)
Terminated, Options	(29)
Outstanding at May 1, 2011, Options	10,223
Exercisable at May 1, 2011, Options	10,223
Outstanding at August 1, 2010, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 26.47
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 26.63
Terminated, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 34.21
Outstanding at May 1, 2011, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 26.41
Exercisable at May 1, 2011, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 26.41
Outstanding at May 1, 2011, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, years	2.2
Exercisable at May 1, 2011, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, years	2.2
Outstanding at May 1, 2011 Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 73
Exercisable at May 1, 2011, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 73

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