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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 09, 2013
Nov. 03, 2012
Nov. 09, 2013
Nov. 03, 2012
Reclassification out of AOCI and the related tax effects        
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities $ (108) $ (103) $ (336) $ (350)
Tax expense (125) (175) (567) (555)
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. 299 317 1,097 1,035
Reclassification out of AOCI
       
Reclassification out of AOCI and the related tax effects        
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. 14   48  
Reclassification out of AOCI | Gains on cash flow hedging activities
       
Reclassification out of AOCI and the related tax effects        
Amortization of unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging activities 1   2  
Tax expense (1)   (1)  
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co.     1  
Reclassification out of AOCI | Pension and postretirement defined benefit plan items
       
Reclassification out of AOCI and the related tax effects        
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic pension expense 23   76  
Tax expense (9)   (29)  
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. $ 14   $ 47