Fred Meyer is a pioneer of one-stop shopping, combining a complete grocery supermarket with a drugstore, clothing store, home improvement center, garden center, electronics, and more under one roof. This store has a big variety of everything, including a nice whole foods section with lots of organic options and fresh fruits and vegetables. For the area it is in, this site is surprisingly well kept. Experiences with security and atmosphere vary. Some note the presence of armed guards checking receipts, stating it creates a safer and more relaxed place to shop. Others report discriminatory receipt checks and a perceived prison atmosphere, citing instances where security appeared to ignore actual shoplifters while confronting paying customers. The staff and employees are generally described as very friendly and kind, even if overworked. The store offers good deals, though some customers express a desire for more quality grocery items and bulk goods instead of lower-cost options. Technical issues like unreliable wifi and problematic self-checkout machines that refuse to scan items are occasionally noted. Despite criticisms, many find it a good location and recommend shopping there.
