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How Grocery Retailing Differs Throughout Midwest

by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The Midwest has a fascinating history that has helped to shape one of the more unique grocery landscapes in the United States. While national chains such as Walmart and Kroger hold significant weight, the region boasts a strong presence of regional powerhouses and a distinct consumer […]

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Best In Class: Maximizing Memorial Day Sales

Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military, also marks the unofficial start of summer, synonymous with backyard barbecues, family gatherings and festive picnics. It’s also a prime opportunity for supermarkets to maximize Memorial Day sales by focusing on customer experience, value and community spirit. Firing Up Customer Engagement Interactive Grilling Demonstrations: Host in-store […]

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Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Northeast Ohio

Meijer opened two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in the Northeast Ohio cities of Alliance and Canton on May 14. “As we celebrate our 90th anniversary as a family-owned retailer, providing value and convenience to our customers is still our top priority,” said Executive Chairman Hank Meijer. “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to customers in North […]

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IFPA Names Retail Produce Manager Award Recipients

For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, 20 produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). “On the front lines, produce managers work incredibly hard to keep the produce department stocked, creatively merchandized and inviting to customers,” said Joe Watson, IFPA’s VP of retail, […]

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Meijer Seeking Vendors Owned By Military Veterans

In support of Military Family Appreciation month in November, Meijer will host a virtual Roadmap to Retail event for veteran-owned businesses.  The merchandising event will take place Nov. 7, with the professional services event following the next day. Led by the Meijer Supplier Inclusion team, in partnership with mVets, Roadmap to Retail will offer vendors […]

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Meijer Backs Michigan’s First Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital

Meijer has donated $3 million to help fund construction of the Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, which will offer inpatient and outpatient services for kids with a range of conditions, including brain and spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multi-trauma and cancer. A partnership between Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, […]

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Meijer, WK Kellogg Donate $50K To Battle Creek Public Schools

Through Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger, WK Kellogg Co. and Meijer donated $50,000 to Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan, supporting more than 350 middle school students who play sports. A check presentation and celebratory event was held at Battle Creek’s Springfield Middle School on April 18, where company representatives from WK Kellogg Co. and Meijer, Tony the Tiger and school […]

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Meijer Donates $250K To Industrial Sewing, Innovation Center

Meijer has donated $250,000 to the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit-based, national nonprofit organization. ISAIC focuses on training the next generation of textile and apparel manufacturing industry talent through an innovative curriculum that combines technical skills, soft skills and digital literacy. Its work, in partnership with local employers, creates pathways to sustainable careers […]

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Meijer Expands Great Lakes Partnership With $250K Donation

Meijer is continuing its commitment to Great Lakes stewardship with a $250,000 donation to the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) Foundation to launch a set of litter capture and clean-up technologies – the BeBot and PixieDrone – in Wisconsin, following a successful year of cleaning up Midwest beaches and waterways. The first retailer to support this beach and […]

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Tickets Available For Meijer LPGA Classic

The 10th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will tee off June 13-16 at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The previous nine tournaments have generated more than $10 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer’s Simply Give program. “Since 2014, we’ve remained committed to keeping our general admission tickets affordable so families can […]

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Meijer Donates $250K To Support Damar’s Expansion Plans

Meijer has donated $250,000 to Damar Services to enhance Damar Village, an affordable living community in Indianapolis designed for adults living with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. The donation will go toward the organization’s plans for expansion and improvement, which include a new multi-purpose activity center and community space with teaching kitchens and an indoor track […]

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Meijer Adds Closed-Loop Measurement To Retail Media Network

Meijer’s introduction of closed-loop measurement for display advertising on and offsite through Meijer Media, its retail media network, provides brand partners better visibility to sales impact through campaigns in-store and online. The company offers enhanced capabilities to customize customer messaging and deliver targeted content onsite, in-app, offsite or on social media.  “Meijer Media has grown […]

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DoorDash Adds New Partners To Expand SNAP Offering

DoorDash is expanding its SNAP/EBT payment offering with the addition of more than a dozen grocers across the country. ACME Markets, Food City, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, Kings Food Markets, Pavilions, Randalls, Shaw’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Star Market, Stater Bros. Markets, Tom Thumb and Vons will offer eligible consumers more choices to use their SNAP/EBT benefits when […]

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Meijer Supports Black-Owned Businesses Through Grow Academy

Meijer is growing its selection of Black-owned brands to meet customer interest and demonstrate its support of small businesses in its communities through its Meijer Grow Academy. Since formalizing this program in 2021, Meijer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by about 35 percent. When a certified diverse supplier joins Meijer, the supplier inclusion […]

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Meijer Opens Fairfax Market In Cleveland, OH

Meijer’s first Fairfax Market outside of its home state of Michigan has opened at 2190 E. 105th St. in Cleveland. The retailer’s fifth neighborhood market, it is part of a broader revitalization project designed to bolster economic activity, add jobs and bring food access to the Cleveland Innovation District. “Fairfax Market represents another opportunity to […]