Fred Meyer Jewelers
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Jewelry retail |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Founder | Fred G. Meyer |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Fine jewelry |
| Owner | Kroger |
| Parent | Fred Meyer |
| Website | kroger |
Fred Meyer Jewelers is a jewelry retail chain based in the United States, owned by Fred Meyer, which itself is a subsidiary of Kroger. Formerly known as Littman Jewelers, the brand now operates more than 260 locations nationwide, including outlets within shopping malls and an online presence. Its main corporate office is situated in Portland, Oregon.
History
Established in 1973 by Fred G. Meyer, Fred Meyer Jewelers began as a catalog showroom business model before transitioning to specialize in fine jewelry sales within multi-department retail stores and mall venues throughout the Western U.S.
The company broadened its reach in 1995 by acquiring 23 jewelry stores across California and the Midwest, including Merksamer Jewelers, all of which were rebranded under the Fred Meyer Jewelers name. In 1997, it further expanded by purchasing Fox's Jewelers, operating in six Midwestern states, which were also integrated into the Fred Meyer brand.
In 1998, Fred Meyer Jewelers acquired the eastern U.S.-based chain Littman Jewelers, which continued to operate under its original name following the acquisition. The next year, Kroger acquired Fred Meyer, Inc., the parent company of Fred Meyer Jewelers.
From 2020 through 2021, the company undertook a strategic consolidation that involved closing 71 stores, including all locations branded as Littman Jewelers.