Last checked Sep 21, 2026
Fred Meyer (Kroger banner / operating division; legal entities include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.)fredmeyer.comFred Meyer (Kroger banner / operating division; legal entities include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.) is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Fred Meyer is not private-equity-owned; it is controlled by The Kroger Co., a publicly traded company, through Kroger subsidiaries that include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.
Notes
- Kroger’s SEC Exhibit 21.1 listing of subsidiaries includes “Fred Meyer, Inc.” and “Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.”, indicating Fred Meyer entities are Kroger subsidiaries (i.e., controlled by Kroger, not a private equity sponsor).
- An FTC Federal Register notice regarding the Kroger–Fred Meyer merger describes the transaction as making Fred Meyer a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kroger.
- Fred Meyer’s own company history page states the first store opened in 1922 in Portland, Oregon by Mr. Meyer.
Sources
- Exhibit 21.1 — Subsidiaries of The Kroger Co. (SEC filing)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Ownership/control evidence: lists “Fred Meyer, Inc.” and “Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.” as subsidiaries of The Kroger Co.
- Kroger Co., et al.; Analysis to Aid Public Comment (Federal Register notice PDF re: Kroger–Fred Meyer merger)
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Ownership/control evidence: describes the merger pursuant to which Fred Meyer would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kroger.
- History of Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer (official website) - Founding evidence: states that in 1922 Mr. Meyer opened the first Fred Meyer store in Portland, Oregon (SW 5th & Yamhill).
- File:Fred Meyer logo.svg
Wikimedia Commons - Logo source: provides the Fred Meyer logo file and its original upload URL.
- https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/history?msockid=3847a662d8e962831e08b6c9dce96cec
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- https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/100-year-anniversary
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Meyer
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- https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/meyer-fred/
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_G._Meyer
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- https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/meyer-fred/pdf/
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Meyer_Jewelers
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- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AFred_Meyer_logo.svg
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Ownership FAQ
Is Fred Meyer (Kroger banner / operating division; legal entities include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.) owned by private equity?
No. Fred Meyer (Kroger banner / operating division; legal entities include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.) does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns Fred Meyer (Kroger banner / operating division; legal entities include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.)?
The Kroger Co. (public company) — Fred Meyer operates as a Kroger subsidiary/banner
When was Fred Meyer (Kroger banner / operating division; legal entities include Fred Meyer, Inc. and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 21, 2026.