Dec 8, 1997 12:00 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fred Meyer Inc. here said last week the acquisition of Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Salt Lake City, Sept. 9 resulted in significant improvements in sales and operating income for the third quarter and 40 weeks ended Nov. 8.

7.8% and nonfood sales up 9.9% -- and 7.2% for the nine months -- with food up 6.2% and nonfood up 8.9%.

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