Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,480	$ 1,507
Restricted cash, current portion	642	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	17,795	14,438
Inventory, net	14,863	14,272
Marketable securities, trading	73	1,395
Assets held for sale	0	7,988
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,104	619
Total current assets	37,957	40,219
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	322	548
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,603	1,396
Other assets	1,001	2,317
Total assets	40,883	44,480
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	11,192	9,315
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	3,508	2,880
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	48	146
Liability for short sales of trading securities	642	0
Liabilities of assets held for sale	0	5,397
Total current liabilities	15,390	17,738
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	274	2,410
Deposit liability	0	87
Long-term debt	1,728	6,534
Total liabilities	17,392	26,769
Shareholders’ Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,065	820
Retained earnings	9,998	4,463
Total shareholders’ equity	23,491	17,711
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 40,883	$ 44,480