CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Aug. 16, 2014		Aug. 17, 2013		Aug. 16, 2014		Aug. 17, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 350		$ 320		$ 859		$ 804
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of income tax	3	[1]	1	[1]	2	[1]	4	[1]
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic pension expense, net of income tax	5	[2]	14	[2]	13	[2]	33	[2]
Unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax			10	[3]			(9)	[3]
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax							1
Total other comprehensive income	8		25		15		29
Comprehensive income	358		345		874		833
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3		3		11		6
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 355		$ 342		$ 863		$ 827

[1] Amount is net of tax of $1 for the second quarter of 2014. Amount is net of tax of $2 for the first two quarters of 2013.

[2] Amount is net of tax of $4 for the second quarter of 2014 and $9 for the second quarter of 2013. Amount is net of tax of $8 for the first two quarters of 2014 and $20 for the first two quarters of 2013.

[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.