About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as customers were stocking up on groceries, an announcement crackled over Fred Meyer's intercom: ‘Attention shoppers—please be advised that our self-checkout lanes now recognize when you smile.’ A delivery driver pulled up with a big grin and said, 'Finally, I get rewarded for my cheerfulness!' The next day, everyone came in smiling—and Fred Meyer’s checkout lines moved faster than ever before.
2. One day, while a delivery driver was unloading boxes in the loading bay, he noticed something peculiar written on one of the crates: ‘Warning: do not scan with your grocery scanner or risk triggering store-wide discounts.’ Intrigued, the driver scanned it anyway—nothing happened initially. But then, every item in the entire store started ringing up for just pennies! Soon enough, neighbors were flocking from miles around, emptying shelves as fast as they could carry things. By evening, Fred Meyer had become the cheapest supermarket ever, and everyone was happy—except maybe the accountant.
3. While restocking the shelves one afternoon, a young employee noticed something peculiar: every time she placed bananas near the checkout counters, they mysteriously disappeared from other parts of the store before closing. Curious, she followed the trail of missing bananas until she found them piled high in the produce section, untouched and perfectly ripe. It turned out that an elderly neighbor had taken it upon himself to replenish the stock after noticing how quickly they sold. Everyone laughed when she told the story, and Fred Meyer became known for its selfless banana guardian.
4. In the dairy aisle, a gallon of milk levitated for a full minute before gently settling back onto its shelf. A nearby delivery driver, noticing the commotion, casually remarked, ‘Guess Fred Meyer’s stock just got a little fresher today!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, life in the dairy aisle returned to normal—except for one curious customer who kept checking his milk carton for invisible wings.