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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 17, 2013
Aug. 11, 2012
Aug. 17, 2013
Aug. 11, 2012
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects        
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities $ (99) $ (106) $ (228) $ (247)
Tax expense (176) (148) (442) (380)
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. 317 279 798 718
Reclassification out of AOCI
       
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects        
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. 14   34  
Reclassification out of AOCI | Gains on cash flow hedging activities
       
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects        
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities     1  
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co.     1  
Reclassification out of AOCI | Pension and Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans
       
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects        
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic pension expense 23   53  
Tax expense (9)   (20)  
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. $ 14   $ 33