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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Disaggregated Revenues) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Aug. 31, 2025
Aug. 31, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 5,876,324 $ 5,270,094 $ 4,913,898
Net merchandise sales      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 5,753,805 5,151,120 4,783,119
Foods & Sundries      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 2,663,840 2,428,395 2,312,572
Fresh Foods      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 1,813,570 1,579,324 1,413,525
Hardlines      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 609,219 572,473 544,671
Softlines      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 354,298 292,277 257,004
Food Service and Bakery      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 254,283 226,789 211,003
Health Services      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 58,595 $ 51,862 $ 44,344