KROGER ASSOCIATES IN CINCINNATI RATIFY NEW LABOR AGREEMENT

CINCINNATI, November 8, 2007 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has been informed that members of UFCW 1099 in Cincinnati have ratified a new contract with the Company.

"We thank our associates for their focus on serving our customers during this process. This is a good example of how fair and balanced agreements can be reached when the Union and company leadership stay focused and committed to negotiating at the bargaining table,” said Geoffrey Covert, president of Kroger’s Cincinnati/Dayton division.

The three-year contract, effective immediately, covers nearly 11,000 employees represented by UFCW Local 1099 who work in 79 Kroger stores in Cincinnati, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.

"This agreement provides wage increases and affordable quality healthcare benefits for our associates and their families and keeps Kroger competitive in the marketplace," Mr. Covert said. “We appreciate the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in helping us reach an agreement that continues to provide quality jobs for our associates and a great shopping experience for our customers.”

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger is one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains. In 2006, the Company donated $150 million to help hunger relief efforts across the country, raise awareness of breast cancer, and support local schools and organizations in the communities it serves. At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company operated (either directly or through its subsidiaries) 2,491 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger and Kroger Marketplace, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Smith’s and Smith’s Marketplace, Fry’s and Fry’s Marketplace, Dillons and Dillons Marketplace, QFC and City Market. Kroger also operated (either directly or through subsidiaries, franchise agreements, or operating agreements) 780 convenience stores, 406 fine jewelry stores, 664 supermarket fuel centers and 42 food processing plants. For more information about Kroger, please visit our web site at www.kroger.com.

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