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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Feb. 15, 2015
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Aug. 31, 2014
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| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 5,866us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 5,738us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Short-term investments | 1,587us-gaap_ShortTermInvestments | 1,577us-gaap_ShortTermInvestments |
| Receivables, net | 1,287us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent | 1,148us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent |
| Merchandise inventories | 8,558us-gaap_InventoryNet | 8,456us-gaap_InventoryNet |
| Deferred income taxes and other current assets | 760us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherAssetsCurrent | 669us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherAssetsCurrent |
| Total current assets | 18,058us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 17,588us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | ||
| Land | 4,907us-gaap_Land | 4,716us-gaap_Land |
| Buildings and improvements | 12,354us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross | 12,522us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross |
| Equipment and fixtures | 5,016us-gaap_FixturesAndEquipmentGross | 4,845us-gaap_FixturesAndEquipmentGross |
| Construction in progress | 607us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross | 592us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross |
| Gross property and equipment | 22,884us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross | 22,675us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (8,012)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment | (7,845)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Net property and equipment | 14,872us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 14,830us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| OTHER ASSETS | 670us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 606us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 33,600us-gaap_Assets | 33,024us-gaap_Assets |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Accounts payable | 8,302us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent | 8,491us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent |
| Accrued salaries and benefits | 2,391us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent | 2,231us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Accrued member rewards | 800us-gaap_CustomerRefundLiabilityCurrent | 773us-gaap_CustomerRefundLiabilityCurrent |
| Accrued sales and other taxes | 433us-gaap_SalesAndExciseTaxPayableCurrent | 442us-gaap_SalesAndExciseTaxPayableCurrent |
| Deferred membership fees | 1,318us-gaap_OtherDeferredCreditsCurrent | 1,254us-gaap_OtherDeferredCreditsCurrent |
| Current portion long term debt | 1,200us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent | 0us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent |
| Other current liabilities | 3,805us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent | 1,221us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 18,249us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 14,412us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion | 3,830us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 5,093us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES | 1,096us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 1,004us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Total liabilities | 23,175us-gaap_Liabilities | 20,509us-gaap_Liabilities |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
| EQUITY | ||
| Preferred stock $.005 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValue | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValue |
| Common stock $.005 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized; 440,178,000 and 437,683,000 shares issued and outstanding | 2us-gaap_CommonStockValue | 2us-gaap_CommonStockValue |
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,064us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock | 4,919us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (797)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | (76)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Retained earnings | 5,937us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit | 7,458us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |
| Total Costco stockholders' equity | 10,206us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 12,303us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Noncontrolling interests | 219us-gaap_MinorityInterest | 212us-gaap_MinorityInterest |
| Total equity | 10,425us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 12,515us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ 33,600us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 33,024us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Current regulatory liabilities generally represent obligations to make refunds to customers for various reasons including overpayment. No definition available.
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and other assets expected to be realized or consumed within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, after deferred tax asset, and other tax liabilities expected to be paid after one year or operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of fixtures and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to, machinery, equipment, and engines. No definition available.
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depletion of real estate held for productive use, excluding land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue or income not otherwise specified in the taxonomy which is expected to be taken into income within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred through that date and payable for statutory sales and use taxes, including value added tax. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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