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Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov
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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	UPLOAD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090108

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	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
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		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
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