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This Tacoma Fred Meyer is set to close amid Kroger’s reduction of stores nationwide
A longtime Fred Meyer in Tacoma’s South End is the latest among a 60-store closure planned by its parent company nationwide over the next 18 months. A corporate representative confirmed to The News Tribune on Wednesday evening that Fred Meyer, 7250 Pacific Ave., would be closing.
Kroger to close Portland Fred Meyer location
Kroger is closing a Portland Fred Meyer location. It's unclear whether other Oregon closures are on the horizon as the grocery giant streamlines its operations.
Here is what to know about the closure of the Fred Meyer in Tacoma's South End
More than 220 jobs are at stake as Tacoma's South End Fred Meyer prepares to close. Efforts to stop the closure highlight its impact on the local community.
What will become of busy South End street corner after Fred Meyer closes?
"It's the epicenter. ... it's literally our everything. It is our business district, that darn Fred Meyer, right there," the South End Neighborhood Council chair said.
Fred Meyer to close store in Tacoma's South End
The closure of the long-standing store will affect hundreds of employees, the grocery chain disclosed in a filing. Join us as we honor the most visionary, impactful, and inspiring leaders in our region.
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Fred Meyer files Tacoma store closure notice. Hundreds of workers affected
A layoff notice to the state’s Employment Security Department on Tuesday gave new details on the recent announced closure of the Fred Meyer store in Tacoma’s South End. The News Tribune reported on July 24 that the longtime Fred Meyer at 7250 Pacific Ave. is set to close in September.
Two Kroger-owned grocery stores in western Washington set to close
Tacoma still has two other Fred Meyer locations and two QFC stores open in the city. Another grocery store is set to close in ...
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As Kroger-Albertsons merger fight continues, Fred Meyer ... - IndyStar
Fred Meyer president Todd Kammeyer testified during the hearing on Tuesday as regulators and supermarket officials analyzed and argued over whom Kroger and Albertsons compete with the most.
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Labor takes spotlight in Kroger-Albertsons merger hearing as Oregon ...
His testimony, though, suggested Fred Meyer and Kroger negotiators remain far apart in their contract talks. Under questioning by regulators, McPherson testified the main disagreement is over ...
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Kroger faces scrutiny for price hikes amid Fred Meyer workers strike ...
Kroger executive admitted the company had raised prices for essential items like eggs and milk above the rate of inflation, while Fred Meyer workers in the Portland area went on strike against ...
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Oregon will get up to $40 million in a new opioid settlement with Kroger
Oregon’s share is part of a $1.37 billion national settlement with Kroger, which owns Fred Meyer Oregon will receive up to $40 million to fight and prevent drug addiction as part of a national ...
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Kroger to stop selling guns at Fred Meyer chain to people under 21 ...
CINCINNATI, OH (WCMH) — Kroger announced its Fred Meyer chain will stop selling guns to anyone under the age of 21. According to CNN, Kroger sells guns and ammunition at 45 Fred Meyer ...
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Fred Meyer workers strike in Portland as Kroger defends ... - AOL
Local 555, of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, said a week-long strike will begin at 6 a.m. PST Wednesday as 4,500 workers walk off the job from all 28 Fred Meyer stores ...
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Fred Meyer, Kroger pledge $1 million to help families impacted by ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Fred Meyer and The Kroger Family of Companies announced a commitment to raise $1 million for families impacted by the devastating wildfires impacting the Los Angeles ...