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  • October 10, 2019
    Fox 17

    Quality is no accident at Meijer, and that's the very concept highlighted in commercials and billboards all across the Midwest.

  • October 09, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    The clinic is the second to be located within a Meijer. Spectrum Health’s first in-store clinic opened last year at the Meijer in Hudsonville.

  • October 09, 2019
    Times Union Online

    On Sept. 30, Meijer donated $1,000 in gift cards for Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw’s Basics Bank, an emergency food and supply pantry that opened in January.

  • October 08, 2019
    Progressive Grocer

    Meijer has been named a 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grocer was recognized in two categories — as a shipper and a carrier — for the second year in a row. 

  • October 07, 2019
    Supermarket News

    Midwest retailer Meijer is expanding its pet departments for an even larger assortment of everyday essentials like food, grooming supplies and increasingly popular Halloween costumes.

  • October 05, 2019
    The Mining Journal

    The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry of the Marquette District would like to express our thank you for the donation from the Meijer store of Marquette.

  • October 03, 2019
    WHAS

    It's that time of year again! The Louisville Zoo transforms into a child's fantasy for the "World's Largest Halloween Party" Oct. 3.

  • October 02, 2019
    The News-Herald

    Mustard, animal prints, all shades of brown and camouflage are “in” this fall for everyone from school kids to their parents. Tie-dye and marbleized patterns also are fashionable again. Mentor's Meijer, the new store in the bustling Mentor Avenue spot where K-mart once reigned, already has drawn folks for its 24/7 grocery shopping. Now it wants to build awareness and establish its fashion cred by making its own clothing brands and others better known.

  • September 27, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    Meijer has launched a new ad campaign that features team members from a variety of departments.  This is the first time Meijer has featured its team members as stars in the company's advertising.  

  • September 26, 2019
    Fox 6 Now

    MILWAUKEE -- The clock is ticking if you plan to host a Packers party tonight. Phil Kelley, store director at Meijer, joins FOX6 WakeUp with some game day ideas.

  • September 26, 2019
    WXYZ TV

    (WXYZ) -- Meijer is celebrating its 85th anniversary with an 85-cent promotion.

  • September 24, 2019
    MLive-Grand Rapids Press

    Grand Rapids Community College partnered with Meijer to create a new Retail Management Certificate program that will provide employees the relevant skills and competencies needed to advance their careers.

  • September 17, 2019
    WDIV ClickOnDetroit

    Meijer is expanding its "Shop & Scan" technology to all stores in Southeast Michigan this week.

  • September 13, 2019
    WNDU-TV

    Saturday’s the big day - it's Notre Dame's first home game as they take on New Mexico. And whether you plan on going to the game or watching from home, we've got some ideas that'll make your game day memorable. Meijer on Grape Road in Mishawaka is offering some pretty sweet deals on all things Notre Dame right now.

  • September 12, 2019
    The Toledo Blade

    COLUMBUS — Toledo pharmacist Shawn C. Wilt recently was reappointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to a second term on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy lasting through June 30, 2023.

  • September 06, 2019
    Fox 17

    Tailgating doesn't just happen, it takes a lot of planning, prep, and organization. Fortunately, Meijer has all your tailgating essentials whether you're rooting for the Lions, Michigan State, University of Michigan, or your local high school.

  • September 06, 2019
    Grand Rapids Business Journal

    There will be continued donations in the Midwest, courtesy of one sporting event. Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give renewed its agreement with the LPGA and Blythefield Country Club through 2021. The agreement allows for donations from the tournament to go toward stocking shelves of food pantries across the Midwest.

  • September 05, 2019
    Winsight Grocery Business

    Family-owned Meijer has been focused on meeting the needs of other families for 85 years. This commitment is now the subject of the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s newest TV commercial series spotlighting its Simply Give program that helps feed hungry families.

  • September 04, 2019
    Grand Haven Tribune

    Love in Action (LIA) will be able to feed thousands of hungry families in the Tri-Cities thanks to a gift from Meijer and its customers who participated in the retailer’s spring Simply Give food donation program.

  • August 29, 2019
    ABC 13

    After much anticipation, Bridge Street Market opened Aug. 29, 2018. Now, one year later, there will be an anniversary celebration at the store on Grand Rapids’ West Side.

  • August 28, 2019
    Hometown Stations

    The West Ohio Food Bank is teaming up with Meijer to put food in the hands of students.

  • August 28, 2019
    WOTV

    It’s that time of year where kids all over West Michigan are headed back to school and with that means back to school shopping! Meijer is the perfect place to go for anything and everything they’ll need, from a first day of school outfit to a brand new backpack, you can’t go wrong at Meijer. They have all the hottest trends to get your child off to a great start for their new school year!

  • August 28, 2019
    Detroit Free Press

    Meijer is giving a peek at what awaits customers when the Michigan-based retailer and grocer opens its newest concept store early next year at Woodward Corners in Royal Oak. Expect 25-foot-high ceilings and an open, airy concept.

  • August 26, 2019
    Thrillist

    It's a time of joy (for parents) and sorrow (for students). The summer holiday is coming to an end. Teachers and students are looking ahead to the struggle of wills that is school. 

  • August 26, 2019
    Cleveland.com

    The Strike Out Hunger campaign at Progressive Field raised $50,000 this weekend, exceeding the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s goal of $40,000.

  • August 26, 2019
    Royal Oak Patch

    Meijer announced that Natalie Rubino, store director at the Meijer Supercenter on Coolidge in Royal Oak, will lead its neighborhood grocery store being developed at Thirteen Mile Road and Woodward Ave.

  • August 24, 2019
    Newsradio WSGW

    Meijer Store in Saginaw County’s Kochville Township will provide an off-campus gathering for incoming Saginaw Valley State university students Sunday, August 25.

  • August 23, 2019
    WXYZ TV

    Even we are surprised by what we found as we worked on Thursday’s 7 Action News Back To School Supplies Surprise. We found music. For families shopping for back to school at the Meijer in Warren Thursday it was one surprise after another. First -we asked if we could interview them about the stress of back to school shopping.

  • August 20, 2019
    WXYZ TV

    It is a random act of kindness that is making the days of families around metro-Detroit.

  • August 20, 2019
    Times-Union Newspaper

    Combined Community Services announced a partnership with Meijer this fall to provide hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give.

  • August 18, 2019
    LEX TV-18

    A back to college celebration, hosted by Meijer, has been scheduled on Sunday for Eastern Kentucky University freshmen.

  • August 16, 2019
    Chain Store Age

    Meijer’s is bringing college students to its stores for a night of shopping filled with music and fun.

  • August 15, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    It's back to school season, which means many people are on the hunt for new clothes, shoes and other accessories to start the year off right.

  • August 14, 2019
    ABC 12

    For the first time in company history, Meijer is taking a new approach to its advertising campaigns, putting a Saginaw County woman front and center.

  • August 14, 2019
    MLive-Grand Rapids Press

    The 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give renewed its agreement with the LPGA and Blythefield Country Club.

  • August 13, 2019
    Fox 17

    For all of your back-to-school needs, you don't need to look any farther than Meijer!

  • August 12, 2019
    WTOL TV

    As many students in the area are starting a new school year in a matter of days, Meijer in Oregon and other local stores are expecting a boost in shoppers looking for school supplies.

  • August 08, 2019
    WNDU-TV

    If you're a last minute shopper and you haven't gotten your back to school shopping done yet, no need to worry. There are plenty of deals you can take advantage of at Meijer on Grape Road in Mishawaka.

  • August 08, 2019
    Fox 2

    Months after plans for the new Beaumont corner at 13 Mile and Woodward were announced, the first business there is officially open. Wahlburgers opened its fourth location in Michigan at the intersection Thursday. 

  • August 04, 2019
    Manistee News Advocate

    The Meijer Simply Give program surpassed $50 million in donations following contributions from the 2019 spring campaign that coincided with the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.

  • August 03, 2019
    The State Journal

    When kids interact with a police officer, it may not always be for a good reason, which is why the Bowling Green Fraternal Order of Police makes it a point every year to reach out to them in a positive way. For the 15th year in a row, FOP hosted its "Shop with a Cop" event (July 29) that provides local kids and teachers the opportunity to pick out back-to-school supplies at Meijer, free of charge.

  • August 02, 2019
    WKYC TV

    The tax-free shopping holiday kicked off at midnight and will run through 11:59pm Sunday night. School supplies are the biggest draw. However, teachers and parents aren't the only ones who can score big. If you play your cards (or rather coupons) right, you could get stuff for free.

  • August 02, 2019
    WHIO TV

    Many people are taking advantage to stock up on school supplies as tax-free weekend kicks off.
    All supplies less than $20 each and clothes less than $75 each qualify for the discount.

  • July 31, 2019
    Dayton Daily News

    Area Meijer shoppers today can skip the line with a new scan-as-you-go tool launching in stores. Shoppers who download the Meijer Mobile App can scan and bag their items as they shop, which will add each item to a running total that can be viewed throughout the shopping trip.

  • July 30, 2019
    Muskegon Chronicle

    Customers of Muskegon-area Meijer stores gave over $72,000 to local food pantries to spend at the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s stores. During Meijer’s spring Simply Give campaign, customers across the Midwest donated more than $2.5 million to local food pantries. Since 2008, customers have donated more than $50 million.

  • July 30, 2019
    Grand Rapids Business Journal

    A pair of large West Michigan employers have been named among the nation’s top corporations for inclusive disability policies and practices. Walker-based Meijer and Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corporation have been recognized by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) as one of the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI) “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

  • July 30, 2019
    WBKO TV 13

    We'll it's almost that time again, school is almost back in session. And that means new school supplies. Tuesday the Bowling Green Fraternal Order of Police held their annual Shop with a Cop event at Meijer in Bowling Green.

  • July 27, 2019
    The Holland Sentinel

    A food donation program at Meijer has allowed Holland's 16th Street store to present Hamilton food pantry Hungry For Christ with a sizable donation of more than $20,480.

  • July 27, 2019
    Hamilton Journal News

    Oscar Hernandez, a food safety manager at the West Chester Meijer location, is starring in a 15-second “Quality is No Accident” commercial for the chain in which he is examining an avocado. While being a short commercial, his service to Meijer has been extensive for the short amount of time he has worked there.

  • July 25, 2019
    The Morning Sun

    The Meijer Simply Give program surpassed $50 million in donations following contributions from the 2019 spring campaign that coincided with the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.

  • July 21, 2019
    Tri-County Times

    As teachers gear up for back-to-school season, Meijer is making it a little easier by offering a 15-percent discount on classroom essentials to teachers. The teacher discount applies to all Meijer stores and extends all summer long and into the school year, from now through Sept. 28.

  • July 21, 2019
    WXYZ TV

    The Detroit Red Wings' 4th Annual Street Hockey Summer Tour, presented by Meijer, is once again traveling throughout the state of Michigan in July to take over the parking lots of Meijer locations to host free street hockey clinics for children ages 7-12.

  • July 18, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    Disability:IN recognizes Meijer as the best place to work for disability inclusion for the third year in a row. This recognizes Meijer "as a company that champions a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities and continues to improve its policies and practices in the space," according to a press release. 

  • July 17, 2019
    Detroit Free Press

    The idea was simple: Lower healthcare costs by giving away free drugs to anyone who needs them.
    The concept was a hit. The Grand Rapids grocery giant Meijer is chalking up a major milestone: It’s handed out 50 million free prescriptions to patients throughout the Midwest — 2.3 million last year in Michigan alone.

  • July 16, 2019
    UpNorthLive

    Meijer pharmacies have hit a major milestone when it comes to helping customers lower their healthcare costs.
    According to the company, its Free Prescription Drug Program reached 50 million prescriptions filled since it was launched in 2006.

  • July 16, 2019
    CBS Detroit

    Meijer pharmacies marked a major milestone this week in helping customers lower their healthcare costs. The Midwestern retailer’s Free Prescription Drug program reached 50 million prescriptions filled since its launch in 2006, saving customers more than $650 million.

  • July 11, 2019
    Detroit Free Press

    Young entrepreneur and Wolverine Lake native Alina Morse is expanding her sugar-free candy line to Meijer stores.

  • July 10, 2019
    Fox 59

    Meijer announced Wednesday that it’s offering a 15 percent discount on classroom essentials to teachers across the Midwest, the store’s largest back-to-school discount ever.

  • July 10, 2019
    WKRC TV Cincinnati

    In what it is calling its "largest back-to-school discount ever", Meijer is offering a 15 percent discount on classroom essentials to teachers from now until September 28.

  • July 09, 2019
    WXYZ TV

    The Detroit Red Wings will once again travel throughout the state of Michigan starting in July to take over the parking lots of Meijer locations to host free street hockey clinics for children ages 7-12.

  • June 26, 2019
    Winsight Grocery Business

    Meijer has launched a new ad campaign that makes its associates the stars. 
    The "Quality Is No Accident" campaign is the retailer's first to feature actual store employees. It highlights departments within the store such as meat, produce, bakery and pharmacy. 

  • June 26, 2019
    Supermarket News

    Supercenter operator Meijer has turned the spotlight on grocery staff and associates from other store departments in its latest advertising campaign.

  • June 19, 2019
    Grand Rapids Business Journal

    Brooke Henderson wasn’t the only winner at the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club.

  • June 19, 2019
    Indianapolis Star

    Meijer has launched a new service aimed at giving customers another way to get their grocery shopping done.

  • May 23, 2019
    Fox 17

    The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is coming up in a couple week, but what about the people who aren't fans of golf? Don't worry, people can come out and support the fundraiser by enjoying the spread of food at The Grand Taste and the Grand Taste Garden, featuring the best restaurants, breweries, and Meijer food Michigan has to offer.

  • May 21, 2019
    Fox 17

    The residents of Fremont now have a Meijer Supercenter for shopping.

  • May 21, 2019
    Fox 8 Cleveland

    Meijer on Tuesday announced home delivery service in the Cleveland area. The news comes a week after the opening of Meijer’s three new supercenters  in Avon, Mentor and Stow.

  • May 21, 2019
    The Detroit News

    The LPGA Tour took a pretty hefty leap of faith in committing to suburban Grand Rapids in 2014, marking the first major professional golf-tour stop in the state since the PGA Tour's Buick Open folded up shop in 2009. And it's been quite the success, with record attendance of around 55,000 last year, and hoping to top it again when the world's best female golfers tee it up at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont from June 13-16.

  • May 16, 2019
    Fox 17

    The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give isn't just a way to watch some of the top female golfers in the world, it's an event that helps restock shelves of food pantries across the Midwest.

  • May 16, 2019
    Patch.com

    Meijer marked its entrance into the Northeast Ohio market by opening three stores across the region, and making donations to several community organizations and schools.

  • May 15, 2019
    The Daily Press

    Meijer Store Director Jessica Daniels-Warner presents Escanaba St. Vincent de Paul Pantry Manager Barbara Van Ermen with a donation of $5,000 in gift cards at the Escanaba Meijer store. The gift cards will be used by the pantry staff to purchase items for those in need in the area. According to Daniels-Warner, Escanaba St. Vincent de Paul is the heart of the community. Meijer wanted to give back to show its appreciation to the community.

  • May 14, 2019
    WTHI-TV 10

    It is a partnership aimed at keeping families fed here in the Wabash Valley. Catholic Charities and Meijer have announced a continued effort to fight hunger. It is part of the 'Simply Give' campaign.

  • May 12, 2019
    Akron Beacon Journal

    Meijer continues making bets on bricks-and-mortar retail in Ohio with the opening Tuesday morning of supercenters in Stow and two other Northeast Ohio communities.

  • May 10, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    Meijer has opened up a new express convenience store -- but best of all, there's free ice cream. The convenience store concept is in front of Meijer's Knapp’s Corner supercenter. It officially opening Friday, May 10.

  • May 10, 2019
    Grand Rapids Business Journal

    A revamped gas station is now open on a major traffic corridor. Meijer opened a Meijer Express today at 1999 E. Beltline Ave. NE in Grand Rapids. The station has 24 fuel pumps, including diesel and E-85, and a larger parking area than the previous gas station.

  • May 09, 2019
    MLive-Grand Rapids Press

    Chevel Shepherd will headline this year’s Grand Taste Garden at the Meijer LPGA Classic next month at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont.

  • May 07, 2019
    WOOD TV 8

    In addition to the $1.1 million that last year's Meijer LPGA Classic raised for regional food pantries, the 2018 tournament champ donated a third of her winnings to the cause. So Yeon Ryu donated $100,000, saying she was moved by the mission and that encouraged her to play harder.

  • May 06, 2019
    Milwaukee Business Journal

    Grocery chain Meijer is now offering its technology-driven checkout system at all of its Wisconsin stores.

  • May 04, 2019
    NBC 25

    Between working, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids, moms have a lot on their plate. With Mother’s Day just over a week away, local Meijer stores wanted to do something special to help mom out.

  • April 29, 2019
    The Journal Gazette

    Doctors and pharmacists are encouraging customers to rid their homes of leftover and expired medication today, which is designated National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

  • April 26, 2019
    Milwaukee Biz Times

    Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer opened its 11th Wisconsin store today in Sheboygan at 924 N. Taylor Drive. The new 155,00-square-foot store is one of the five new Meijer supercenter stores to open in the Midwest this year.

  • April 25, 2019
    UP Matters

    Two months after launching a Consumer Drug Take-Back Program in each of its 241 supercenters across the Midwest, Meijer announced today that it has helped dispose of more than four tons of unwanted and potentially hazardous medications. “The response since installing the kiosks in all of our pharmacies is a strong indication that our customers appreciate having a safe and easy way to properly dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications,” said Jason Beauch, Vice President of Meijer Pharmacy. “If you live near any Meijer store in the Midwest, then you have easy access to this new service.”

  • April 25, 2019
    NBC 24

    ROSSFORD, Ohio — National Drug take back day is Saturday, April 27, 2019. But if you can't make it to one of the drop off locations, Meijer is able to take your unwanted medications year round. A special drop-off kiosk has been set up near the pharmacy at each Meijer location.

  • April 23, 2019
    ABC 10

    One program with Meijer donated additional money to food pantries in response to a record breaking year of donations. ABC 10’s, Caylee Kirby got to learn about the program and what it is doing to help the Marquette community.

  • April 23, 2019
    WLUC TV

    The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul each received $5,000 from Meijer in Marquette Township on Tuesday. The donations come from Meijer’s “Simply Give Program,” which aims to fight hunger in local communities. "Being a food company, it's very important for us and it's very important for the community to support those food pantries. We run a Simply Give Program throughout the year,” said Meijer Store Director, John Spaulding.

  • April 17, 2019
    Traverse City Record Eagle

    The Meijer family donated more than $2 million to its Simply Give program for food pantries. The donation will be divided equally between the more than 400 food pantries participating in the program.

  • April 17, 2019
    Wisconsin Patch

    Marshmallow Peeps are just one sweet treat children - and some adults - partake in during the Easter holiday. Every seasonal tradition can use a twist, no matter your feelings for the marshmallow treat. Wisconsin Patch partnered with Meijer to share a few ways you can take those sugar-coated treats and make them anew for 2019.

  • April 17, 2019
    Sentinel Standard

    Since starting the program in 2008, Meijer’s “Simply Give” program has raised nearly $48 million for local food pantries through donations from customers. In 2018, a program record of more than $8.5 million was raised.

  • April 16, 2019
    WOTV 4 Women

    Easter is coming up this weekend so we met up with Meijer to get ideas on everything you’ll need to make this a great holiday for your family! From your main dish, side dish, appetizers, and desserts – Meijer has everything you’ll need!

  • April 10, 2019
    MLive/Grand Rapids Press

    “Game of Thrones” the show is coming, but Game of Thrones Oreos are quickly disappearing.

  • April 10, 2019
    WOOD TV

    Meijer has announced the opening date for its new store near Fremont. A ribbon-cutting will be held May 21 to mark the opening of the store on S. Green Avenue north of W. 48th Street, just west of Fremont. There will also be a grand opening celebration with special deals and events starting May 26.

  • April 08, 2019
    Fox 17

    Easter is less than two weeks away, which means it's time to get those Easter Baskets ready for the kids. What better place to get everything from chocolate to toys, and Easter-themed gifts than Meijer? Sarah stopped by to show off some of the examples of what you can stuff inside these baskets for the kids, and the adults too! Enter our contest for a chance to win all three baskets on our Facebook Page.

  • April 08, 2019
    WOOD TV

    Volunteer registration is now open to help out at the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which will be held June 11-16, at Blythefield Country Club. The Meijer LPGA Classic needs the help of more than 900 volunteers to fill roles on different committees, ranging from marshals and standard bearers to transportation and assisting inside the media center.

  • April 06, 2019
    The Daily Journal

    Fred Meijer, a man who helped build his family business into a chain of highly successful Midwest grocery stores, placed his priorities on more than just profits. Meijer was fond of saying he wasn’t interested in having the family name on a store that wasn’t also part of the community where it had established roots. Throughout the past year, Bradley and the surrounding region has discovered that is more than just idle chatter.

  • April 01, 2019
    WOIO TV

    Meijer has announced the opening date for three supercenters slated to open in Northeast Ohio. The three Meijer stores in Avon, Mentor, and Stow are expected to open on Tuesday, May 14. “We’re extremely excited to open the doors to our newest stores here in Northeast Ohio,” said Tom Wilson, Regional Vice President, Meijer.

  • April 01, 2019
    The News-Herald

    The opening date for Northeast Ohio Meijer supercenters was announced April 1. Stores will open in Mentor, Stow and Avon May 14, according to a press release. The news comes about a year after demolition began on the former Super Kmart that the Mentor store replaced.

  • March 26, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    The Meijer LGPA Classic for Simply Give is looking for more volunteers than ever to support its tournament that was recently named the Best Family Experience on the LPGA Tour. Tournament officials opened volunteer registration today with a “Refer a Friend” program to secure 900 volunteers for the sixth annual tournament, held June 10-16 at Blythefield Country Club.

  • March 24, 2019
    The Cleveland Plain Dealer

    CLEVELAND, Ohio - Family-owned Meijer is opening three stores in Northeast Ohio this spring and officials say it’s not your average grocery and merchandise supercenter.

  • March 22, 2019
    MLive/Grand Rapids Press

    Tickets for the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and its three-day food event, Grand Taste, are available online. The sixth annual tournament will be held June 11-16 at Blythefield Country Club.

  • March 22, 2019
    WOOD TV

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) - Volunteer registration is now open to help out at the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which will be held June 11-16, at Blythefield Country Club.

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