Form FWP KROGER CO Filed by: KROGER CO

Issuer Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Statement Number 333-215085

The Kroger Co.

Pricing Term Sheet
Dated January 17, 2017

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