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Fred G. Meyer (February 21, 1886 – September 2, 1978) 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. He was known for successfully introducing several innovative marketing concepts.
Learn about the life and legacy of Fred G. Meyer, who founded a grocery chain that became a one-stop-shopping empire in the West. Discover how he rose from selling coffee door-to-door to influencing Walmart and creating a charitable trust.
Learn about the life and legacy of Fred G. Meyer, the founder of the Fred Meyer chain of stores in the Pacific Northwest. Explore his early years, his business innovations, his war efforts, his family and his love for nature.
Website. www .fredmeyer .com. Fred Meyer is an American chain of hypermarket superstores founded in 1922 in Portland, Oregon, United States, by Fred G. Meyer. The stores operate in the northwest U.S., with locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.
Learn about Fred G. Meyer, the retailer who revolutionized shopping with his vision of offering everything under one roof. Discover his story, his ideas and his legacy at Fred Meyer stores.
This oral history interview with Fred G. Meyer was conducted by Gerry Pratt on August 25, 1970. In this interview, Meyer discusses the reasons he settled in Portland, Oregon, in 1910. He talks about the history of Fred Meyer, Inc., including the growth of the company.
Fred G. Meyer, c,1976. (Courtesy Oregon Hist. Society Research Lib., ba026204) Back to top. FAQs; Workshop Login; Donate; Contact Us ©2020 Portland State University and the Oregon Historical Society. The Oregon Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID 93-0391599
