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Kroger to close Everett Fred Meyer on Oct. 18; city rolls out transit and outreach plan
Summary
Kroger will close the Fred Meyer store on Casino Road effective Oct. 18. Everett city officials said they are distributing transit maps, a multilingual resource flyer and exploring short-term transit help and redevelopment options to reduce impacts on shoppers and workers.
Kroger will close the Fred Meyer on Casino Road in Everett effective Oct. 18, city officials told the City Council on Aug. 20, and the city has launched an immediate outreach and transit-assistance plan for affected residents and employees.
Mayor Franklin said in her remarks that city staff have been working “very closely with Fred Meyer staff and Kroger leadership” for years and outlined measures the city had taken to support the store, including “regular meetings with store leadership, extensive emphasis patrols, sting operations targeting shoplifting, consistent care team outreach” and a public-safety buffer zone. “Despite this progress, Kroger's leadership…
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