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Fred Meyer, Inc. is an American chain of hypermarket superstores and subsidiary of Kroger based in Portland, Oregon. [1] The stores operate in the northwestern United States, with locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.
Fred G. Meyer (February 21, 1886 – September 2, 1978) [3] was an American businessman who founded the Oregon-based Fred Meyer store chain, which had 63 stores in four western states at the time of his death. [3] [4] He was known for successfully introducing several innovative marketing concepts. [5]
Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and is located 16 miles (26 km) north of Seattle and 13 miles (21 km) south of Everett , near the junction of Interstate 5 and Interstate 405 .
Alderwood is located near the eastern edge of Lynnwood proper. It stands just west of the junction of Interstate 5, Interstate 405, and State Route 525 in an area bounded by 184th Street Southwest to the north, 33rd Avenue West to the west, Alderwood Mall Boulevard to the south, and Alderwood Mall Parkway to the east. [2]
In March 1984, Portland, Oregon-based retailer Fred Meyer announced the purchase of Grand Central for US$11 per share, a transactional value of nearly US$25 million. [2] At the time, Grand Central operated 31 stores and employed about 2,900 people in Idaho , Nevada , New Mexico , Utah, and Wyoming .
An Iranian barber shaping his customer's beard in Ahvaz, Iran ≈2022 Despite the economic recession in 2008, the barbershop industry has seen continued positive growth. In 2018 there was a trial that had barbers check high blood pressure in barbershops and have a pharmacist meet and treat the patient in the barbershop, with positive results.
The Lynnwood Transit Center is located on the north side of Interstate 5 at 44th Avenue West, southwest of Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood.The 17.5-acre (7.1 ha) transit center includes 20 bus bays and a park and ride. [1]
Meijer was a local barber who entered the grocery business during the Great Depression. His first employees included his 14-year-old son, Frederik Meijer, who later became chairman of the company. The current co-chairmen, brothers Hank and Doug Meijer, are Hendrik's grandsons.