DELLA WALL PROMOTED TO GROUP VICE PRESIDENT OF KROGER

CINCINNATI, OH, April 9, 2004 -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Della Wall has been promoted to group vice president of human resources, effective immediately. She also has been elected an officer of the Company.

Ms. Wall previously served as corporate vice president of human resources, a position she had held since last June. Prior to that, she served as vice president of compensation and benefits for two years and vice president of deferred benefits for one year. Ms. Wall has held a variety of positions within SupeRx Drug Stores, Kroger Manufacturing and corporate human resources including training, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits and compensation. She began her career with SupeRx Drug Stores in 1971.

"We are pleased to welcome Della to Kroger's senior management team," said David B. Dillon, Kroger chief executive officer. "During her career at Kroger, Della has been instrumental in helping to develop our human resources, training and development strategy. Her experience will be an important asset in the years ahead."

She will report to Mr. Dillon.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger is one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains. At the end of fiscal 2003, the Company operated (either directly or through its subsidiaries) 2,532 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 32 states under two dozen banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, Fry’s Marketplace, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger also operated (either directly, through its subsidiaries or franchise agreements) 802 convenience stores, 440 fine jewelry stores, 466 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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