CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY (Comprehensive income) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 596	$ 1,133	$ 57
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax of $(15) in 2011	(26)
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of income tax of $1 in 2011 and $4 in 2010	2	5
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on hedging activities, net of income tax of $1 in 2011, 2010 and 2009	1	2	2
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans, net of income tax of $(154) in 2011, $21 in 2010 and $(59) in 2009	(271)	36	(100)
Comprehensive income (loss)	302	1,176	(41)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	17	(13)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 308	$ 1,159	$ (28)