CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Nov. 09, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012		Nov. 09, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 301		$ 318		$ 1,104		$ 1,039
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of income tax	(1)	[1]			3	[1]
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic pension expense, net of income tax	14	[2]	13	[2]	47	[2]	44	[2]
Unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax	(2)	[3]	3	[3]	(11)	[3]	(11)	[3]
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities, net of income tax			1	[4]	1	[4]	3	[4]
Total other comprehensive income	11		17		40		36
Comprehensive income	312		335		1,144		1,075
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2		1		7		4
Comprehensive income attributable to The Kroger Co.	$ 310		$ 334		$ 1,137		$ 1,071

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

[2] Amount is net of tax of $9 for the third quarter of 2013 and $8 for the third quarter of 2012. Amount is net of tax of $29 for the first three quarters of 2013 and $27 for the first three quarters of 2012.

[3] Amount is net of tax of $(3) for the third quarter of 2013 and $2 for the third quarter of 2012. Amount is net of tax of $(8) for the first three quarters of 2013 and $(7) for the first three quarters of 2012.

[4] Amount is net of tax of $1 for the third quarter and the first three quarters of 2013.