CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Aug. 11, 2012		Aug. 13, 2011		Aug. 11, 2012		Aug. 13, 2011
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 281		$ 283		$ 721		$ 704
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of income tax							2	[1]
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic pension expense, net of income tax	13	[2]	8	[2]	31	[2]	20	[2]
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax					(14)	[3]
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax			1	[4]	2	[4]	1	[4]
Total other comprehensive income	13		9		19		23
Comprehensive income	294		292		740		727
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2		2		3		(9)
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 292		$ 290		$ 737		$ 736

[1] Amount is net of tax of $1 for the first two quarters of 2011.

[2] Amount is net of tax of $7 for the second quarter of 2012 and $5 for the second quarter of 2011. Amount is net of tax of $19 for the first two quarters of 2012 and $12 for the first two quarters of 2011.

[3] Amount is net of tax of $(9) for the first two quarters of 2012.

[4] Amount is net of tax of $1 for the second quarter of 2011. Amount is net of tax of $1 for the first two quarters of 2011.