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Quarterly Financial Data (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 09, 2012
May 06, 2012
Feb. 12, 2012
Nov. 20, 2011
May 08, 2011
Feb. 13, 2011
Nov. 21, 2010
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
Aug. 29, 2010
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]                        
Selling, general and administrative   $ 2,152 $ 2,178 $ 2,144 [1] $ 1,992 $ 2,040 $ 1,945 $ 3,044 $ 2,714 $ 9,518 $ 8,691 $ 7,848
Settlement of income tax audit in Mexico       24                
Dividend declared per share $ 0.275             $ 0.275        
Increase to merchandise costs for LIFO inventory adjustment         49 6   12 32 21 87  
Washington State
                       
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]                        
Selling, general and administrative       $ 17                
[1] Includes a $17 charge to selling, general and administrative for contributions to an initiative reforming alcohol beverage laws in Washington State.