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MERGER (Details) (Harris Teeter, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Aug. 17, 2013 | Aug. 16, 2014 | Aug. 17, 2013
Harris Teeter |  |  |
MERGER |  |  |
Decrease in LIFO reserve |  | $ 53 |
Pro forma results of operations |  |  |
Sales | 23,787 |  | 55,129
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests | 347 |  | 865
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3 |  | 6
Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. | $ 344 |  | $ 859

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