Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,507	$ 2,568
Trade accounts receivable, net	14,438	13,972
Inventory, net	14,272	12,189
Marketable securities, trading	1,395	197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	598	464
Assets held for sale	460	1,860
Deferred tax asset, current	21	290
Total current assets	32,691	31,540
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash	548	548
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	7,283	7,914
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,396	1,106
Deferred tax asset	1,712	2,111
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	850	1,110
Total assets	44,480	44,329
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	9,315	9,519
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,880	2,482
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	146	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	362	1,575
Current portion of long-term debt	172	463
Total current liabilities	12,875	14,815
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,410	2,567
Deposit liability	87	147
Long-term debt	11,397	12,537
Total liabilities	26,769	29,436
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; 36,000 shares outstanding at August 31, 2013 and 2012 (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 4,861,590 shares outstanding at August 31, 2013 and 2012	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	820	478
Retained earnings	4,463	1,987
Total shareholders' equity	17,711	14,893
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 44,480	$ 44,329