With schools across the Midwest starting classes, Meijer is giving a little help to teachers who will be buying school supplies for their classrooms and home offices out of their own pocket. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer is extending its 15 percent teacher discount on classroom essentials to be available for the entire 2020-21 school year. […]
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Meijer, a renowned supercenter chain, was established in 1934 by Hendrik Meijer in Greenville, Michigan. The company stands as a pioneer in the supercenter concept, integrating grocery and general merchandise under one roof.
With a commitment to offering a wide range of products, the company operates multiple locations across the Midwest, serving customers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. As of 2023, the chain continues to expand its footprint, providing a convenient shopping experience for customers looking for groceries, household essentials, electronics, apparel, and more.
Meijer distinguishes itself by focusing on customer satisfaction, offering quality products at competitive prices, and implementing innovations in retail, such as pioneering the “one-stop shopping” concept. The chain’s dedication to community engagement, including philanthropy and local initiatives, has made Meijer a beloved destination for customers seeking variety, convenience, and affordability in their shopping experience.
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Meijer Store Director Patel In Top 10 For 2020 FMI Store Manager Awards
St. Charles, Illinois Meijer Store Director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute’s Store Manager Awards. The retail award celebrates store managers across the country who generate sales growth, provide great customer service and play an integral role in the community. “This is only possible because of my team working hard day in […]
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MIDWEST: Meijer Opens Five New Supercenters In The Midwest
Today, Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes announced that the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocery chain opened five supercenters across the Midwest. Located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Sycamore, Illinois; Bad Axe, Michigan; and Brimfield and Lorain, Ohio, the 159,000-square-foot supercenters offer a modern shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop. Meijer says it anticipates its various […]
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Meijer Among First Midwest Retailers To Support Low-Vision Customers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is offering free support to blind and low-vision customers by partnering with the Aira app to increase accessibility and ease in their shopping trip. The Midwest retailer is the among the first in the Midwest to provide customers free access to the app while shopping at any of its supercenters or neighborhood markets. […]
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Meijer Donates $1.1M To Simply Give On Behalf Of Meijer LPGA Classic
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer says it is donating $1.1 million to its Simply Give hunger relief program on behalf of the tournament. “Meijer is committed to enriching lives in the communities we serve, which is more important now than ever before,” said Cathy […]
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Meijer Re-opens Bottle/Can Returns Across Michigan June 15
Meijer will begin accepting beverage containers for return on Monday, June 15, at its Michigan stores after temporarily discontinuing returns in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, there is an estimated $65 million in unreturned beverage containers in Michigan. Retailers will need to take additional action around sanitization and social distancing to accommodate the expected return of large […]
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Meijer Selects Hyer To Help Execute Its Gig Strategy
In an effort to drive even more efficiencies throughout its stores, Midwest retailer Meijer plans to utilize the Hyer platform/app across its 246-store footprint and its Serv-U-Success operation, to connect gig workers with identified tasks on demand. The Hyer app will allow Meijer to support its workforce needs in real-time, ensuring it can meet consumer […]