Three Rivers FCU Eases the Way in Corporate Merger

April 24, 2007, 7:49 p.m. EDT 1 Min Read

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Three Rivers FCU announced Monday that it will be working with Kroger management to continue uninterrupted services to credit union members as Kroger takes possession of Scott’s Food & Pharmacy. Three Rivers operates branches in 10 of Scott’s 18 locations. Credit union management anticipates no change in operating locations or hours during the transition, according to a news release. The credit union, which has 68,000 members, sees growth opportunities coming from the Kroger acquisition of Scott’s.

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