CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests		$ 1,889	$ 1,957	$ 2,049
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Realized and unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of income tax	[1]	4	(20)	3
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans, net of income tax	[2]	214	(64)	131
Unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	[3]	23	47	(3)
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	[4]	3	2	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		244	(35)	132
Comprehensive income		2,133	1,922	2,181
Comprehensive gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		(18)	(18)	10
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.		$ 2,151	$ 1,940	$ 2,171

[1] Amount is net of tax expense (benefit) of $1 in 2017, $(16) in 2016 and $2 in 2015.

[2] Amount is net of tax expense (benefit) of $83 in 2017, $(39) in 2016 and $77 in 2015.

[3] Amount is net of tax expense (benefit) of $0 in 2017, $27 in 2016 and $(2) in 2015.

[4] Amount is net of tax expense of $3 in 2017.