The Brief
- The planned closure of a Fred Meyer store in Tacoma has sparked community concern, as over 200 employees are set to be laid off and the neighborhood fears becoming a food desert.
- The company, Kroger, says the decision is part of a larger, nationwide effort to improve efficiency, but the store’s closure has prompted a Change.org petition and a scheduled town hall meeting.
- While the company has offered employees the option to transfer, some workers are worried about losing hours and job stability.
TACOMA, Wash. – The upcoming closure of a Fred Meyer store in Tacoma will impact more than 200 employees and has left residents concerned that they will be living in a food desert.
What we know:
The closure on Pacific Avenue has alarmed some members of the community. Neighborhood leaders have scheduled a town hall meeting to discuss the loss in late August.
On a Sunday afternoon, you can find the South End Fred Meyer in Tacoma pretty packed as people stock up for the week. …