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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			KROGER CO
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0203

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		STREET 1:		1014 VINE ST
		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45201
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5137624000
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