In the News

Advanced Search
  • Apr 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.

  • Apr 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.

  • Apr 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.

  • Apr 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!

  • Apr 10, 2019
    MLive/Grand Rapids Press

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

  • Apr 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.

  • Apr 8, 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.

  • Apr 8, 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.

  • Apr 6, 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.

  • Apr 1, 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.

  • Apr 1, 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.

  • Mar 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.

  • Mar 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.

  • Mar 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.

  • Mar 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.

  • Mar 21, 2019
    WHBL Sheboygan News Radio

    SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Mejier is opening up a new store in Sheboygan soon. Jeff Kieztman is the store director and say there's lots to offer at Mejier - and the new business has already employed around 300 people from the Sheboygan area.

  • Mar 14, 2019
    Fox 17

    Looking to provide a greater fan experience for spectators, tournament officials have opted to reroute the course for this year's Meijer LPGA Classic.

  • Mar 14, 2019
    WDTJ Milwaukee

    A new Meijer supercenter in Sheboygan will open April 25. While weekly Meijer sales at the new supercenter begin when doors open at 7 a.m. on April 25, the store will also feature special promotions and events as part of its grand opening celebration, beginning April 28. The Meijer gas station for the store will officially open on March 28.

  • Mar 13, 2019
    The Daily Herald

    Meijer announced Tuesday it has rolled out its new Shop & Scan mobile shopping checkout program to its 18 suburban Chicago stores.

  • Mar 12, 2019
    WLS ABC 7

    Meijer rolled out its "Shop and Scan" feature on Tuesday. All you need to shop is your cell phone.

  • Mar 7, 2019
    MLive/Grand Rapids Press

    The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is seeking 900 volunteers for the sixth annual tournament held June 10-16 at Blythefield Country Club. Volunteers will fill roles on 28 different committees, ranging from marshals and standard bearers to transportation and assisting inside the media center.

  • Mar 6, 2019
    Grand Rapids Business Journal

    The Meijer LPGA Classic is fast approaching, and organizers say they need a helping hand. About 900 volunteers are needed for the tournament named the Best Family Experience on the LPGA Tour.

  • Mar 4, 2019
    Fox 17

    The underlying reason why people lace up those sneakers for the Meijer LPGA Classic 5K Run and Walk will never change: to put food on pantry shelves. But in addition to this year, one thing that will change is the competitive side to things.

  • Mar 4, 2019
    WDIV TV

    Meijer said it expects to move one million paczkis ahead of the Mardi Gras holiday, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

  • Mar 1, 2019
    ABC 10

    MARQUETTE — This afternoon, Northern Michigan University and Meijer held their grand opening of the Meijer Student–Athlete Refueling Station located in the Superior Dome.

  • Feb 20, 2019
    WILX TV

    Many people have old prescription drugs taking up space in medicine cabinets, but those drugs can be dangerous to keep around. Meijer stores across Michigan have launched a drug take back program, meaning shoppers will see locked boxes at every Meijer Pharmacy in the state. You can now drop off your medications during regular pharmacy hours with no questions asked, without needing to talk to a pharmacist.

  • Feb 20, 2019
    WZZM TV 13

    Getting rid of any unused, unwanted or expired medications is now easier, thanks to Meijer's drug take-back program. The company has kiosks for customers to properly dispose of medications for free. There is a kiosk in all 241 Meijer supercenters across the Midwest.

  • Feb 14, 2019
    Royal Oak Daily Tribune

    The largest tenant in Beaumont hospital’s Woodward Corners development at 13 Mile and Woodward in Royal Oak is a new concept for retail giant Meijer. Called Woodward Corner Market, the 40,000-square-foot store will offer groceries without the other consumer merchandise found in Meier superstores, said Peter Heinz, director of strategic growth for Meijer. “Our focus is on local value and fresh” food, he said. “We’ll have about 20,000 items in the store. “

  • Feb 14, 2019
    Fox 2 News

    Neighbors have known for a while that restaurants, a grocery store and more are soon coming to the corner of 13 Mile and Woodward. Thursday Beaumont Health officials announced which retailers will be setting up shop. Meijer snagged the coveted grocery store spot, and will be operating the 40,000-square-foot space as Woodward Corner Market. Woodward Corner Market will feature a vast assortment of fresh food, local, artisan groceries, and Meijer and national brand products at low prices.

  • Jan 9, 2019
    The Morning Journal

    Meijer Stores LP has begun hiring more than 900 workers for its new stores in Avon, Mentor and Stow. On Jan. 9, the company announced its online job portal is open for applicants. The three stores are under construction now and will open in spring, expanding Meijer’s presence in northern Ohio. “Foundations are set, floors are poured and the walls are up at each of our new northeast Ohio stores," said Regional Vice President Tom Wilson. "So every day, we’re a little bit closer to opening our first three locations in Greater Cleveland.

  • Jan 9, 2019
    WEWS-TV

    New Meijer stores in Avon, Mentor and Stow are set to bring more than 900 jobs to Northeast Ohio communities. The stores are expected to open in late spring, according to the company.

  • Dec 25, 2018
    Grand Rapids Business Journal

    A West Michigan retailer is in the holiday spirit. For the fifth year in a row, Meijer executives and store directors played Santa as part of the retailer’s “Very Merry Meijer,” a one-day event to surprise an unsuspecting customer at each Meijer store by paying for his or her entire shopping cart. The Meijer cashier who handled the surprise also is gifted with a $100 Meijer gift card.

  • Dec 25, 2018
    Chicago Daily Herald

    In the world of Dr. Seuss, it was the Grinch who stole Christmas. But at Amita Health Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates, the tables were turned. Sure enough, it was the Grinch who brought Christmas to young patients and their families earlier this month in the hospital's pediatric unit.

  • Dec 24, 2018
    Fox 6

    Is your Christmas shopping not quite complete? Fear not. FOX6's Kasey Chronis spent the morning of Christmas Eve -- Monday, Dec. 24 -- at the Meijer in Waukesha -- where shelves are stocked with last-minute gifts for everyone on your list.

  • Dec 19, 2018
    WILX TV

    Two companies were recognized for giving families a happier holiday at the State Capitol Wednesday. Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley joined representatives from Meijer and Hormel to celebrate the 6,000 hams the companies donated to Michigan food banks. All of the hams will go to families in need this holiday season.

  • Dec 8, 2018
    WDKY

    On Saturday, Lexington police went to Meijer on Reynolds Road to assist kids with holiday shopping. "It's all through donations that we can have this wonderful interaction and this great experience with these kids and be able to give back," said Sgt. Jeremiah Davis.

  • Dec 8, 2018
    WLFI

    The Lafayette Fire Department held its annual “Shop with a Firefighter” at the east side Meijer in Lafayette. More than 75 kids partnered with Lafayette firemen as they filled their carts with items. “Shop with a Firefighter” serves the purpose of making sure kids in the community have what they need for the colder season.

  • Dec 7, 2018
    C and G News

    It was like visiting Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Shelves were stocked with Barbies, Lego sets, model cars, Nerf footballs, L.O.L. Surprise dolls and more as excited children selected their favorite toys for Christmas. On the evening of Dec. 5, members of the Warren Fire Department played Santa Claus by taking 30 Van Dyke Public Schools elementary school students shopping at the Meijer store at 12 Mile and Mound roads.

  • Dec 7, 2018
    The Chicago Tribune

    It didn’t take long for their carts to fill up with Nerf guns, Legos, and games, but there were more practical items, too, such as disposable diapers and baby food. Nine-year-old Emma bought some canned goods for the food drive at her school, Nicholas selected art supplies, and 17-month-old Zieyeal opted for a “Tickle Me Elmo,” while other kids shopped for hats and candles – Christmas gifts for their dad and mom. This was the fourth year that Meijer hosted “Heroes Helping Heroes” – its annual gift giving event, in which it partners with the sheriff’s department, the Northwest Homer Fire Protection District and the Lockport VFW Post 5788.

  • Dec 2, 2018
    Kenosha News

    It was hard to tell who was having more fun or was more excited Saturday — the 70 members of the Kenosha Police Department or the elementary school kids they were helping during the annual Shop with a Cop program held at Meijer.

  • Dec 1, 2018
    WILX TV

    As a kid, waking up early in the morning to go shopping doesn't seem like a lot of fun. But it is when you have a chance to ride in a police car or even a fire truck to come out and pick out some of your favorite toys for your friends and family. Kids told News 10's Alani Letang that it's all worth it. "I got nervous at first since I didn't really know them. But it turned out to be really, really fun," said Rebekah O'Byrne, shopped with a hero.

  • Dec 1, 2018
    Hometown Stations

    This holiday season, local law enforcement is making sure that everyone in the family gets a Christmas gift. 79 kids traveled to Meijer from the Fraternal Order of Police Lima Lodge where they were paired with an officer so that they could shop for both Christmas presents and essentials. All of the money comes from community support. Since 2008, 627 children have benefited from the program.

  • Nov 30, 2018
    ABC 6

    The Columbus Meijer located on Hamilton Road previously had a liquor license to sell beer, wine, and low-proof liquor. Now, the store says they are selling high-proof liquor. There are 477 Contract Liquor Agencies in Ohio that can sell high-proof spirits, and 11 more are scheduled to open in the coming months. The City of Columbus currently has only 32 Contract Liquor Agencies.

  • Nov 29, 2018
    The Morning Sun

    "Breaking down barriers" between local youth and emergency services workers is a benefit to any community. That's the premise behind Gratiot County Child Advocacy's "Shop with a Hero" program.

  • Nov 29, 2018
    WANE TV

    The Fort Wayne area Toys for Tots program got a donation of $18,000 in toys Thursday morning thanks to the people at Dana Inc. "It's just heartwarming to know that we are able to give joy and a smile to a little girl or boy on Christmas morning by giving them a brand new toy," drive coordinator Sunny Helstrom explained. The staff raised the money through raffles and donations. Employees, retired workers and family members rushed through the isles at Meijer on Illinois Road, filling carts full of toys, art supplies, movies, sporting goods and other gifts.

  • Nov 26, 2018
    The Daily Herald

    Elk Grove Township is partnering with the Rolling Meadows Meijer store, located at 1301 Meijer Drive, for the grocer's yearly 'Simply Give' program. Now through December 29, 2018, area residents can shop at Meijer and donate funds at the checkout counter to help stock the shelves of the Township food pantry, which serves nearly 200 in-need families each month.

  • Nov 26, 2018
    WOTV

    Planning to buy toys this holiday season? You can do good by making your purchase at Meijer. Each toy purchased will give back to local children in need. Meijer promises to donate up to $400,000 through customer purchases made in the Meijer Toy Department now through December 1.

  • Nov 25, 2018
    WZZM TV 13

    On Sunday morning, the Meijer on Lake Michigan Drive hosted a Toys for Tots shopping spree. The store donated $5,000, and volunteers purchased gifts for some of the difficult to serve age groups.

  • Nov 23, 2018
    The Grand Haven Tribune

    Love in Action announced a partnership with Meijer this holiday season to provide hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give.

  • Nov 22, 2018
    Dayton Daily News

    Thousands of Miami Valley shoppers lined up inside Meijer stores early this morning to take advantage of the earliest in-store deals.