KROGER PHARMACIES TO ACCEPT PFIZER, GLAXO AND NOVARTIS DISCOUNT CARDS

CINCINNATI, OH, January 25, 2002 -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today said its pharmacies will begin accepting the Pfizer Share Card and the Novartis Care Card as they become available to customers. Kroger pharmacies are already accepting the Glaxo discount card.

“We believe that these three discount programs appropriately balance the needs of both patients and community pharmacies by combining access to affordable prescription coverage for senior citizens and a reimbursement structure that reflects the important role of the retail pharmacy,” said Terry Cox, group vice president of Drug/GM Merchandising and Procurement.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger is one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains. At the end of the third quarter, the Company operated 2,401 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 32 states under approximately two dozen banners, including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s and Fry’s Marketplace, Dillon, QFC and City Market. Kroger also operates 790 convenience stores, 426 fine jewelry stores, 177 supermarket fuel centers and 41 food processing plants. For more information about Kroger, please visit our web site at www.kroger.com.

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