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ACCRUED EXPENSES Level 1 (Notes)
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2022
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]  
ACCRUED EXPENSES ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses is as follows (in thousands):
July 31,
2022		July 31,
2021
Salaries, Wages, Commissions and Employee Benefits13,439 $10,806 
Trade promotions and advertising1,180 1,653 
Freight4,022 2,845 
Real Estate Tax1,006 1,002 
Other10,438 8,577 
$30,085 $24,883 

The increase in salaries, wages, commissions and employee benefits relates primarily to the accrual of annual discretionary bonuses related to fiscal year 2022 that will be paid during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 and a higher discretionary bonus accrual as of the end of fiscal year 2022 when compared to fiscal year 2021. The accrual for trade promotions and advertising is lower at July 31, 2022 than at July 31, 2021 due to a shift in timing of advertising programs and expense. Freight rates increased during fiscal year 2022 resulting in a higher accrual at July 31, 2022 than at July 31, 2021. Accrued real estate tax at July 31, 2022 is higher than at July 31, 2021 due to the timing of payments. Other accrued expenses are higher due to an increase in natural gas costs in fiscal year 2022 that will be paid during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.