Jewelry Chain to Change Name

Portland, Ore. Littman Jewelers stores throughout Tennessee will change their name to Fred Meyer Jewelers, effective Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The name change will coincide with the grand opening of two new Fred Meyer Jewelers in Tennessee during the coming months.

Fred Meyer Jewelers also announced plans to open 15 stores nationwide during 2009.

Littman Jewelers and Fred Meyer Jewelers have been sister companies for the past 10 years since Littman Jewelers was acquired by Fred Meyer Jewelers in 1998.