PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fred Meyer Inc. here said last week the addition of acquired stores boosted sales for the second quarter and first half ended Aug. 15.
FRED MEYER ACQUISITIONS HIKE SALES IN QUARTER, HALF
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fred Meyer Inc. here said last week the addition of acquired stores boosted sales for the second quarter and first half ended Aug. 15. on, Calif.; and Hughes Family Markets, Irwindale, Calif., in March.Because the Smith's and Ralphs acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and the QFC acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the company said 1998 results include