CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2012		Nov. 05, 2011		Nov. 03, 2012		Nov. 05, 2011
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 318		$ 198		$ 1,039		$ 901
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]	44	[2]	28	[2]
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	3	[3]	(8)	[3]	(11)	[3]	(8)	[3]
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	1	[1]			3	[1]	1	[1]
Total other comprehensive income	17				36		23
Comprehensive income	335		198		1,075		924
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1		2		4		(8)
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 334		$ 196		$ 1,071		$ 932

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

[2] Amount is net of tax of $8 for the third quarter of 2012 and $5 for the third quarter of 2011. Amount is net of tax of $27 for the first three quarters of 2012 and $17 for the first three quarters of 2011.

[3] Amount is net of tax of $2 for the third quarter of 2012 and $(5) for the third quarter of 2011. Amount is net of tax of $(7) for the first three quarters of 2012 and $(5) for the first three quarters of 2011.