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Kent mayor calls out Kroger for citing crime as reason for store closures

On Tuesday, the mayor of Kent responded to Fred Meyer’s statement, saying in part, "The decision to close this location, as ...
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King County Executive candidate to unveil plan to fight retail theft amid Fred Meyer closures

Claudia Balducci addresses retail theft amid Fred Meyer closures, presenting her strategy at a Kent store news conference.

Two additional, six total Kroger-owned stores to close in western Washington

This announcement brings the total number of stores closing to six. The company previously announced in July and on August 18 ...

Seattle-area Fred Meyer closures raise skepticism, worries

Kroger announced the closure of two more Seattle-area stores, bringing the total to five and raising questions about claims ...

Closure of Fred Meyer in Tacoma, WA to impact 200 employees, create 'food desert'

TACOMA, Wash. - The upcoming closure of a Fred Meyer store in Tacoma will impact more than 200 employees and has left ...

Not so fast, Fred Meyer: South End set to weigh in on closure with town hall

The meeting has been organized for “anyone who cares about the future of groceries and jobs in our community.” ...