Segment Reporting Information by Item Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2022	Aug. 29, 2021	Aug. 30, 2020
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 226,954	$ 195,929	$ 166,761
Food and Sundries [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	85,629	77,277	68,659
Non-Foods
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	61,100	55,966	44,807
Fresh Foods
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	29,527	27,183	23,204
Warehouse ancillary and other businesses
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	46,474	31,626	26,550
Product [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 222,730	$ 192,052	$ 163,220