MERGER (Details) $ in Millions	4 Months Ended
May 23, 2015 USD ($)
Pro forma results of operations
Sales	$ 34,336
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	627
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	5
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 622

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
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