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: July 17, 1996
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 July 17, 1996, the Company released its earnings
for the second quarter 1996 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
Second Quarter 1996
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.
July 17, 1996 By (Paul W. Heldman)
Paul W. Heldman
Vice President,
Secretary and General
Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for Second Quarter
1996