Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Aug. 28, 2011 | Aug. 29, 2010 |
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| Accrued member rewards | $ 602 | $ 522 |
| Insurance-related liabilities | 276 | 263 |
| Tax-related liabilities | 122 | 79 |
| Cash card liability | 112 | 100 |
| Deferred sales | 141 | 98 |
| Other current liabilities | 96 | 86 |
| Vendor consideration liabilities | 66 | 57 |
| Sales return reserve | 74 | 72 |
| Interest payable | 51 | 51 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $ 1,540 | $ 1,328 |
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- Definition Represents liabilities related to insurance and self-insurance mechanisms, including a wholly-owned captive insurance entity and participation in a reinsurance program, to provide for potential liabilities for workers' compensation, general liability, property damage, director and officers' liability, vehicle liability, and employee health care benefits.
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- Definition Represents volume rebates or other purchase discounts, evidenced by signed agreements, that are reflected in the carrying value of the inventory when earned or as the Company progresses towards earning the rebate or discount and as a component of merchandise costs as the merchandise is sold. These are generally presented on a gross basis separate from any related payable due.
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- Definition Represents reserves for estimated sales returns based on historical trends in merchandise returns, net of the estimated net realizable value of merchandise inventories to be returned and any estimated disposition costs. Amounts collected from members, which under common trade practices are referred to as sales taxes, are recorded on a net basis.
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liability for outstanding gift cards. Retail customers purchase gift cards or gift certificates that can be redeemed at a later date for merchandise or services; those unredeemed represent a liability of the entity because the revenue is being deferred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Current regulatory liabilities generally represent obligations to make refunds to customers for various reasons including overpayment.
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- Definition Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. 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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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. 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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- Definition Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to 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 in the balance sheet. 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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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for statutory income, sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. 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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