News Releases
Apr 13, 2021Store’s leader has 15 years of grocery retail experienceGrand Rapids, Mich. – Meijer announced today that Detroit native Marcus Reliford will lead Rivertown Market, its latest neighborhood grocery store that will open later this year in Detroit’s...
Apr 7, 2021Retailer finds work-from-home pillows, Grab n' Go sushi, and Shop & Scan usage the most surprising trends for how customers have adapted their habitsAs the one-year mark into pandemic living has officially passed, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer reveals some of the most surprising shopping trends from the height of the shutdown to...
Apr 5, 2021Retailer's D&I efforts focus on economic impact, health, workforce development and educationIn continuation of its ongoing commitment in the Diversity & Inclusion space, Meijer announced today that it's investing $1 million in 19 Urban League chapters across the Midwest that align with...
Mar 29, 2021In an effort to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Midwest retailer Meijer has now been identified by the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program as a partner to directly receive and administer...
Mar 22, 2021Retailer prepares to provide extensive on-site support for mass vaccine clinicsMeijer has registered 110,000 people for the Ford Field mass vaccination clinic through the company's online registration system and the State of Michigan hotline since registration went live last...
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Mar 16, 2021Retailer prepares to provide extensive onsite support for mass vaccine clinics
Meijer registered more than 35,000 people in less than 24 hours after opening registration for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics that begin next week at Ford Field. The retailer opened its...
Mar 11, 2021Retailer announces more opportunities to giveAs part of its ongoing commitment to support its communities during the pandemic, Meijer announced today that it's giving an extra $1 million to its Simply Give food pantry partners across the...
Mar 5, 2021Retailer planning exclusive vaccine clinics for pre-registered teachers beginning next weekIn response to a national effort to accelerate the safe re-opening of schools, Meijer is partnering with the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) on plans to launch a series of vaccine...
Feb 25, 2021After a successful inaugural Supplier Diversity Summit, retailer continues its commitment with upcoming event aimed at bringing more diverse-owned brands to it shelvesMeijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity event in May, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants....
Feb 23, 2021Cleveland Clinic Children’s School-Based Healthcare Program Receives $2 Million Donation from MeijerSupport will be used to expand healthcare services for students in the communityFeb. 23, 2021, CLEVELAND: Meijer has donated $2 million to Cleveland Clinic Children’s school-based healthcare program which provides medical care to children while they are at school. The...
- Feb 22, 2021Multiple vaccine clinics will be held for pre-registered patients 65 and older
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is preparing to launch a series of vaccine clinics this week at stores throughout the State of Indiana with plans to administer up to 17,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses...
Feb 19, 2021Retailer earns 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual scorecardMeijer announced today that it received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report measuring...
Feb 19, 2021Neighborhood market sets goal of 2,000 local products upon openingGrand Rapids, Mich. – As excitement for Rivertown Market continues to grow, Meijer announced today that the retailer’s fourth small format store is searching for hyperlocal products to fill...
Feb 18, 2021Retailer solidifies commitment to reducing in-store food wasteAfter COVID-19 caused delays in rolling out Flashfood to all its stores across the Midwest in 2020, Meijer is on track to complete implementation of the food waste reduction program this year....
Feb 15, 2021Retailer kicked off donation series at Greater Cleveland Food BankAs the effects of COVID-19 continue to challenge families across the Midwest, Meijer announced a donation of $1 million in turkeys to 10 food banks within its footprint to help feed those in need....
- Feb 8, 2021Multiple vaccine clinics will be held for pre-registered patients 65 and older
Meijer is preparing to launch a series of vaccine clinics this week at stores throughout the State of Michigan with plans to administer up to 25,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by week's end. The...
Jan 29, 2021Neighborhood market celebrates its first year serving Royal Oak communityGrand Rapids, Mich. – In just its first year of business, Woodward Corner Market increased its assortment of locally-made or sourced products by 60 percent, launched numerous programs to make...
Jan 26, 2021Retailer shortens supply chain as local businesses source, design and manufacture hard-to-find hand weightsWhen fitness equipment like kettlebells, hand weights and dumbbells became hot sellers at the start of the pandemic, Midwestern retailer Meijer created a Michigan-made solution to bolster supply...
Jan 25, 2021Retailer's holiday campaign saw highest customer participation everAs food pantries across the Midwest saw an increased need resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic, Meijer and its customers donated more than $7.6 million in 2020 to help them feed hungry...
- Jan 20, 2021Retailer offers special opportunity for small, local businesses to pitch their products at Lift Local Supplier Event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that it will host the Lift Local Supplier Event, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase...
- Jan 13, 2021Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer selected by the state as a new federal retail pharmacy partner, announces text-message registration process
Midwest retailer Meijer has been chosen by the State of Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the State of Michigan and...
Dec 18, 2020Retailer sees significant increase as outdoor decorating becomes family affair for brightening the holidaysHeading into the last week of Christmas shopping, one of the surprise trends of the season continues as customers at Meijer stores across the Midwest fill their carts with holiday décor. The...
Dec 17, 2020Initiative is retailer's latest effort to lessen its environmental impactMeijer announced today that it's joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative aimed at identifying, testing and implementing sustainable solutions to move beyond the single-use plastic bag. It's among the...
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Dec 14, 2020Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer listed as a partner pharmacy for U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to increase access to future COVID-19 vaccines
As more pharmaceutical manufacturers move closer to approved COVID-19 vaccines, pharmacies within Meijer locations are gearing up for an extensive vaccine administration program throughout its...
Dec 10, 2020Retailer expands event by surprising additional 1,300 customers with $100 gift cardsWhile many holiday celebrations will look different this year, Meijer continued its Very Merry Meijer tradition of surprising a customer in each of its supercenters and stores across the Midwest...