Refers to the number of stores that are involved in sale-lease back transaction.

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- Definition

Amount of lessee's right to use underlying asset under operating lease in non-cash.

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- Definition

The yearly payments due under the lease entered into in connection with the transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.

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- Definition

Term of lessee's operating lease renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- Definition

Term of lessee's operating lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- Definition

Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from operating lease.

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- Definition

Amount of lessee's right to use underlying asset under operating lease.

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- Definition

Amount of gain (loss) on sale and leaseback transaction from transfer of asset accounted for as sale.

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- Definition

The net book value of the asset(s) sold in connection with the sale of the property to another party and lease back to the seller.

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Leases - Sale and Leaseback Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 17, 2026 USD ($) store	Jul. 31, 2026 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2021 store	Jul. 31, 2020 store	Jul. 31, 2009 store	Aug. 01, 2025 USD ($)
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Initial lease term		20 years
Gain on sale and leaseback transactions, net		$ 47,421
Operating lease right-of-use assets		799,797				$ 806,084
Operating lease liabilities		$ 698,826
Maximum
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Lease renewal option		50 years
Owned Stores
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Number of owned stores involved in sale-lease back transactions \| store			62	64
2009 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Owned Stores
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Number of owned stores involved in sale-lease back transactions \| store					15
Initial lease term		20 years
2009 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Owned Stores \| Maximum
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Lease renewal option		20 years
2009 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Retail Distribution Center
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Initial lease term		15 years
2009 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Retail Distribution Center \| Maximum
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Lease renewal option		20 years
2000 Sale-leaseback Transactions
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Initial lease term		20 years
2000 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Maximum
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Lease renewal option		50 years
2026 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Owned Stores
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Number of owned stores involved in sale-lease back transactions \| store	26
Initial lease term	20 years
Aggregate purchase price, net of closing costs	$ 77,398
Aggregate initial annual lease payment for lease properties	$ 5,664
Gain on sale and leaseback transactions, net		$ 47,421
Operating lease right-of-use assets		68,016
Right-of-use assets, non-cash		4,094
Operating lease liabilities		$ 63,922
2026 Sale-leaseback Transactions \| Owned Stores \| Maximum
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Lease renewal option	40 years