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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 25, 2012
Nov. 20, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
NET INCOME INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS $ 421 $ 328
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 213 205
Stock-based compensation 93 76
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards (38) (36)
Other non-cash operating activities, net 6 8
Deferred income taxes (2) (14)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Increase in merchandise inventories (1,055) (1,062)
Increase in accounts payable 1,283 991
Other operating assets and liabilities, net 181 168
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,102 664
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Purchases of short-term investments (856) (498)
Maturities of short-term investments 437 392
Sales of investments 61 95
Additions to property and equipment (488) (343)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment 0 7
Other investing activities, net (9) (5)
Net cash used in investing activities (855) (352)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Change in bank checks outstanding 235 160
Repayments of short-term borrowings (115) (83)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 127 117
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0 78
Distribution to noncontrolling interests (22) 0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 10 25
Minimum tax withholdings on stock-based awards (116) (104)
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards 38 36
Repurchases of common stock (36) (163)
Other financing activities, net 0 1
Net cash provided by financing activities 121 67
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1 (69)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 369 310
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF YEAR 3,528 4,009
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD 3,897 4,319
Cash paid during the first fiscal quarter for:    
Interest (reduced by $5 and $2 interest capitalized in 2013 and 2012, respectively) 31 56
Income taxes 118 148
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Unsettled repurchases of common stock 0 10
Increase (decrease) in accrued property and equipment 8 (43)
Property acquired under capital lease 11 0
Cash dividend declared, but not yet paid $ 120 $ 105