CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Aug. 17, 2013		Aug. 11, 2012		Aug. 17, 2013		Aug. 11, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 320		$ 281		$ 804		$ 721
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of income tax	1	[1]			4	[1]
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic pension expense, net of income tax	14	[2]	13	[2]	33	[2]	31	[2]
Unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	10	[3]			(9)	[3]	(14)	[3]
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax					1		2
Total other comprehensive income	25		13		29		19
Comprehensive income	345		294		833		740
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3		2		6		3
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 342		$ 292		$ 827		$ 737

[1] Amount is net of tax of $2 for the first two quarters of 2013.

[2] Amount is net of tax of $9 for the second quarter of 2013 and $7 for the second quarter of 2012. Amount is net of tax of $20 for the first two quarters of 2013 and $19 for the first two quarters of 2012.

[3] Amount is net of tax of $7 for the second quarter of 2013. Amount is net of tax of $(5) for the first two quarters of 2013 and $(9) for the first two quarters of 2012.