SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 19, 1994
THE KROGER CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
An Ohio Corporation No. 1-303 31-0345740
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Number)
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45201
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (513) 762-4000
Item 5. Other Events
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On October 19, 1994, the Company released its earnings
for the third quarter 1994 in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for Third
Quarter 1994
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for Third Quarter
1994
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
THE KROGER CO.
October 19, 1994 By (William J. Sinkula)
William J. Sinkula
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial
Officer