More reasons to be thankful: Turkeys priced as low as 52 cents per pound
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is once again announcing aggressive pricing on turkeys that are expected to lead the Midwest in low-price Thanksgiving turkeys.
“A Thanksgiving meal isn’t complete without the turkey, and with these great prices, Meijer…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Any toy purchased at Meijer through Nov. 30 will help the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer grant a child’s wish this holiday season.
Meijer is once again donating a portion of customer purchases made in the toy department, up to $400,000, to children’s gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest.
“Meijer wants to…
Retailer offers authentic, handmade tortillas and tortilla chips in all Meijer stores
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-10-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new partnership between Meijer and Detroit-based manufacturer Hacienda Mexican Foods has not only placed authentic, handmade products in each of the retailer’s 222 stores across the Midwest, but has also allowed the small family-owned manufacturer…
Meijer sees increased interest as weekend Halloween won’t happen again until 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Midwestern retailer Meijer is seeing as much as a 20 percent increase in shoppers taking advantage of Halloween savings and hunting earlier for decorations, candy and costumes this year, according to Peter Whitsett, executive vice president…
26-Year Meijer Veteran Takes Reigns of Grand Rapids-Based Retailer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today the appointment of Rick Keyes as president of the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. Keyes, who joined the company 26 years ago as a pharmacist in Columbus, Ohio, takes the reigns of the multi-state Midwestern retailer after this…
Retailer continues its investment in fashion
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Only six months after Meijer announced the opening of its first SKECHERS concept shop inside its Knapp’s Corner store, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer announced today that it’s duplicating the shoe shopping experience in four more stores this fall.
This week, customers of the…
Millennial consumers lead conversation around organic and real food
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As consumers continue to lean toward healthier meal and snacking options, Meijer announced today an expansion of its assortment of real food products through the launch of the True Goodness™ by Meijer brand.
The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer combined…
Record $100 million in savings provided to Meijer customers this year alone
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-8-27— /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced that its free digital savings program, mPerks, is turning 5 this week and has already set a company record with $100 million in savings to customers this year. Launched in 2010, the Grand Rapids-based…
195,000-square-foot store features fresh produce, Certified Angus Beef delivered daily and pharmacy services promoting family health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new supercenter today in Terre Haute, Ind., announced Co-Chairman Hank Meijer. The 195,000-square-foot store at State Road 46 and New Margaret Dr. provides access to fresh produce and Certified Angus…
195,000-square-foot store features fresh produce, Certified Angus Beef delivered daily and pharmacy services promoting family health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new supercenter today in Terre Haute, Ind., announced Co-Chairman Hank Meijer. The 195,000-square-foot store at State Road 46 and New Margaret Dr. provides access to fresh produce and Certified…
Meijer Drops Prices on More than 300 Items to Help Customers Prepare Early
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the summer in full swing, families are shifting their focus from fireworks and bonfires to shopping for the upcoming school year, according to a recent Meijer customer survey. While most shoppers plan to spend…
Expanded program includes more than 125 growers throughout the Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Meijer continues to expand across the Midwest, its commitment to purchasing local produce has also grown to represent an annual economic impact of nearly $100 million.
“Meijer has a longstanding commitment to buying locally-grown produce when available…
Grafton and Kenosha supercenters are the first of estimated $750 million investment in state
MILWAUKEE, Wis., 2015-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer moved into its sixth state, opening its first two Wisconsin supercenters to local customers today, Co-Chairman Hank Meijer announced. The 192,000-square-foot stores in Grafton and Kenosha have created nearly 600 jobs, and are…
New 200,000-square-foot neighborhood store located at the site of former Redford High School
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-6-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing its investment in Detroit, Meijer opened a new supercenter today on the city’s northwest side. The nearly 200,000-square-foot store is located near the Old Redford and Brightmoor neighborhoods and provides local residents the…
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 2015-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The healthy eating-focused Produce for Kids® campaign with Meijer launches May 31 and will raise funds to bring the nutrition education program, Jump with Jill, to local schools in the Meijer area. The Produce for Kids campaign offers Meijer shoppers in-store and online meal solutions, recipes and…
Addition of specialty pharmacy capability to enhance Meijer customer offerings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Aureus Health Services, a national specialty pharmacy and health services company based in Pittsburgh, Pa. and a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, to enhance its customer…
190,000-square-foot stores in Rockford and Machesney Park feature fresh produce delivered daily and pharmacy services promoting family health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer has opened two new supercenters in Northern Illinois, Co-Chairman Hank Meijer announced today. The 190,000-square-foot stores in Rockford and Machesney Park together have created more than 500 new jobs…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — A little more than two years after announcing it was considering expansion into Wisconsin, Meijer has confirmed the opening date for its first two supercenters. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer will open its Grafton and Kenosha stores on Tues., June 23, Co-Chairman Hank Meijer said.
"We're extremely eager to…
190,000-square-foot store features fresh produce delivered daily, a free prescription program and pharmacy services promoting family health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened one of its first stores of the year today in Alpena, Mich. The new supercenter provides local residents and neighbors in Hillman, Rogers City, Posen and Ossineke access…
190,000-square-foot store features fresh produce delivered daily, a free prescription program and pharmacy services promoting family health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened one of its first stores of the year today in Manistee, Mich. The new supercenter provides local residents and neighbors in Ludington, Cadillac, Bear Lake, Frankfort and Scottville access to…
Retailer is the first supercenter to work with the national brand for Garden Marketplace project
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that it is the first supercenter to partner with national lawn care and garden brand, Scotts-MiracleGro, to create a Garden Marketplace inside 27 Meijer stores across the Midwest as…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is pleased to announce that they have introduced the fashionable and fun style of Keds into their women’s shoe collection. Keds is an American brand of canvas shoe with rubber soles currently owned by Wolverine World Wide.
“Keds are a stylish lifestyle sneaker that appeals to women…
Retailer piloting personalized shopping experience in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — For shoppers looking to maximize their time, Meijer has launched a new convenient way to shop called Meijer Curbside. This new shopping service allows customers to shop for their items online and enjoy the convenience of picking up their groceries…
Retailer matches spring campaign donations 2-to-1 April 17-18 to help food pantries gear up for summer months.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer holds its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give, three times a year when its food pantry partners need the most help, but the spring campaign is arguably the most critical campaign.
“The spring Simply…
Extensive remodeling project for four Meijer stores will feature intuitive store design along with expanded food, apparel selections
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In an effort to further enhance its customer shopping experience, Meijer will invest nearly $50 million in extensive remodel projects for four supercenters located in Kettering, Miami Township, Englewood and…
Partnership expected to bring convenience to patients
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Spectrum Health and Meijer have signed a letter of intent to explore the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer opening and operating a full-service retail pharmacy on the campus of the Spectrum Health Medical Center.
A final agreement would allow Meijer to operate…
Retailer teams up with national shoe brand to enhance experience at Knapp’s Corner Meijer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that it’s continuing to up its fashion game with the spring launch of a SKECHERS concept shop inside the Knapp’s Corner Meijer, roughly one year after the retailer unveiled a…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer now offers pharmacy services around-the-clock to customers in Toledo. The new 24/7 pharmacy service at the Sylvania Township location features immunizations, health screenings and medication therapy management, said Nat Love, vice president of Drug Store for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer.
“We’re pleased to announce that our…
Retailer’s data shows nearly 40 percent of flower purchases happen from 3-6 p.m. Valentine’s Day
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether you love the holiday, or just feel obligated to buy a gift, chances are you are waiting until the last minute if you are purchasing roses. According to purchase data from Meijer, customers…
Deadline to apply for competitive scholarship ends April 1
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Meijer team members and their children will have a chance to receive up to $10,000 to further their college education with the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship, a competitive scholarship administered by the Grand…