CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012		Jan. 29, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 1,508		$ 596		$ 1,133
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of income tax			2	[1]	5	[1]
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans, net of income tax	75	[2]	(271)	[2]	36	[2]
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	13	[3]	(26)	[3]
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	3	[4]	1	[4]	2	[4]
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	91		(294)		43
Comprehensive income	1,599		302		1,176
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	11		(6)		17
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 1,588		$ 308		$ 1,159

[1] Amount is net of tax of $1 in 2011 and $4 in 2010.

[2] Amount is net of tax of $45 in 2012, $(154) in 2011 and $21 in 2010.

[3] Amount is net of tax of $7 in 2012 and $(15) in 2011.

[4] Amount is net of tax of $2 in 2012 and $1 in both 2011 and 2010.