The Kroger Co. -- Company History
WEB1999: In a deal valued at about $13 billion, Kroger acquires Fred Meyer, Inc. 2000: Revenues top $50 billion. Company History:
FTC paves way for Kroger to acquire Fred Meyer - May 27, 1999
WEBMay 27, 1999 · The Federal Trade Commission approved Kroger Co.'s $12.8 billion acquisition of Fred Meyer Stores Inc. Thursday, opening the express line for the largest supermarket chain in the nation.
Kroger - Wikipedia
WEBKroger also swapped all ten of its Greensboro, North Carolina-area stores in 1999 to Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter, for 11 of that company's stores in central and western Virginia. Kroger in turn would acquire Harris Teeter 15 years later.
History – The Kroger Co.
WEBThe biggest merger in our history came in 1999, when we merged with Fred Meyer, Inc. (owner of Smith’s Ralphs, Food 4 Less and QFC) in a $13 billion deal that created a supermarket chain with the broadest geographic coverage and the widest variety of formats in the food retailing industry.
Kroger History Traced Through Leadership Changes
WEBFeb 11, 2008 · Under his leadership, Kroger bought Fred Meyer Inc. in 1999, which included Ralphs in Southern California, QFC in Washington and Smith's Food & Drug in the Southwest.
Kroger: A Look at One of the Most Successful Grocery Stores.
WEBNov 18, 2023 · In 1999, Kroger merged with Fred Meyer in a $13 billion deal that made Kroger one of the biggest supermarket chains in the country. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Kroger acquired multiple companies, including Baker’s, Harris Teeter, Hiller’s Markets, and Murray’s Cheese.
Kroger Co. | History & Facts | Britannica Money
WEB3 days ago · The Fred Meyer acquisition, completed in 1999, made Kroger the largest retail grocer in the United States. The Fred Meyer superstores sold jewelry and many other types of general merchandise in addition to grocery items.
Kroger to Buy Fred Meyer, Creating Country's Biggest Grocer
WEBOct 20, 1998 · The Kroger Company said yesterday that it would acquire Fred Meyer Inc. in a deal that would create a supermarket giant with $43 billion in annual revenue and 2,200 stores in 31 states.
FTC Approves Kroger-Fred Meyer Merger - Los Angeles Times
WEBMay 28, 1999 · Kroger Co., the nation's largest supermarket chain, won Federal Trade Commission approval to buy rival Fred Meyer Inc. after agreeing to sell eight stores in Wyoming, Arizona and Utah.
FORTUNE 500: Kroger - CNN Business
WEBKroger. 1999 rank: 36. FORTUNE 500 appearances: See this year's FORTUNE 500. See this year's Global 500. Since 1955, when the first FORTUNE 500 was created, more than 1,800 companies have...