E VERETT — Supermarket giant Kroger will close the Fred Meyer store at 8530 Evergreen Way in Everett, citing a rise in theft as one the reasons, the company said in a statement on Monday. In addition to Everett, a Fred Meyer in Kent will also be shuttered, said Kroger spokesperson Tiffany Sanders in a statement.

Kroger, the company that owns both Fred Meyer and QFC, confirmed to KOMO News that it will close stores in Everett and Kent. UFCW 3000, the union that represents the workers in the stores, said 360 employees will be affected.