Fred G. Meyer

Not to be confused with Frederik Meijer.
Fred G. Meyer
Born
Fritz Grubmeyer

(1886-02-21)February 21, 1886
Germany
DiedSeptember 2, 1978(1978-09-02) (aged 92)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Resting placeAshes scattered from a bridge over the Sandy River near Wemme
OccupationEntrepreneur
SpouseEva Chatfield Chiles
ChildrenEarle A. Chiles (stepson)

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. He is credited for inventing the modern hypermarket.

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