Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 24, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 2,499,691	$ 2,421,688
Cost of Goods Sold	1,642,850	1,594,894
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	736,522	699,825
Cost of sales and operating expenses	2,379,372	2,294,719
Operating profit	120,319	126,969
Investment Income, Net	58	75
Interest Expense	6,923	7,122
Other income	7,406	6,362
Income before income taxes	120,860	126,284
Income taxes	42,833	46,005
Net income	$ 78,027	$ 80,279
Net income per common share-basic	$ 0.68	$ 0.69
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	114,581	115,521
Net income per common share - diluted	$ 0.68	$ 0.69
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	115,084	116,197
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.26	$ 0.21