ANUK has learned that both Fred Meyer and QFC will join the ranks of Kroger's "coordinated" divisions on August 14th. This news comes on the heels of Kroger's [recently coordinated] other western divisions - Fry's, Ralph's and Smiths. Many in the industry are curious to see how Kroger's coordination efforts will develop at Fred Meyer, who has purportedly been treated more independently than other divisions.
We'll examine how this could affect the purchasing and sales of local and national fresh produce products for these important Pacific Northwest stores, as the story develops.
