INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,430	$ 2,196
Other accruals	150,483	137,474
Operating lease liability	559,830	538,890
Other	18,102	17,115
Total deferred tax assets	730,845	695,675
Deferred tax liabilities:
Inventories	142,578	104,572
Property and equipment	280,791	233,288
Operating lease asset	540,359	521,541
Other	62,588	81,621
Total deferred tax liabilities	1,026,316	941,022
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (295,471)	$ (245,347)