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Here you can read all the latest Meijer corporate news and team members stories.
Here you can read all the latest Meijer corporate news and team members stories.
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Retailer achieves top score of 100 on national Disability Equality Index GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer was recognized today as a Best Place to Work for Disability...
Nalini Mehta grew up practicing Ayurveda, the ancient Indian health and wellness system, which caters cooking to individual personalities. With her partner, Anita Balakrishnan, Mehta co-launched a...
Donation will fuel the nonprofit's expansion plans to create more life-changing career opportunities DETROIT, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced a $250,000 donation today to the...
We’re launching a first-of-its-kind partnership between AnaOno, a woman-owned intimate apparel brand for individuals recovering from chest surgery, and our own Tranquil & True Brand. In...
Tamika Catchings is a name many know, especially in the Greater Indianapolis area. She’s a basketball legend, escalating from college to the WNBA and then onto the world stage as a four-time...
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and empowerment, the Women at Meijer (WAM) team member resource group (TMRG) recently presented their 2023 Meijer Team Gives donation to two remarkable...
For the past dozen years, Detroit-based beauty entrepreneur Melissa Butler went from creating cosmetics in her kitchen to now, displaying her brand, The Lip Bar, on retail shelves across the...
A new sustainable product has hit our stores shelves thanks to Laura Lady, a second-generation Honduran-American, woman entrepreneur. Her product, FryAway takes the guesswork out of what to do...
The mission at Grady’s Garden is simple – to inspire children to eat more veggies. Founded by food industry veterans, Chad Miller and Mike Wheeler, the West Michigan company’s commitment to...
Our team members have a passion for supporting their local communities – it’s who we are. And through our companywide Meijer Team Gives program, our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) also...
When Jomaree Pinkard connected with our Meijer Supplier Inclusion team, he was set up for success from the very beginning. The relationship gave his team the guidance needed to successfully pitch...
Retailer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by nearly 35% since 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer reaffirmed its commitment today to growing its selection of...
Meijer announced today it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring...
Korean War veteran Phil Wendel greets every customer at our Sterling Heights store with a smile and a salute. Phil has worked as a greeter at the store for more than 13 years and gathered a...
This summer, the Meijer Disability Awareness and Advocacy Group -- also known as mDAAG -- joined Junior Achievement (JA) and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) for a...
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Meijer is highlighting a collection of specific grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing at all supercenters to elevate Hispanic-owned...
The Escanaba and Marquette Meijer stores work together quite often, collaborating on store initiatives and regional projects. But in the course of their busy days, they don’t discuss everything....
In this year’s Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery Awards, we had a total of 18 winners across three categories, including Senior-Level Executives, Rising Stars and Store Managers. We asked...
In the past, Northeast Ohio resident Marilou Senseman rarely went shopping with her family or left the area for trips. With adult daughter Emily in a wheelchair, weekly grocery runs and vacations...
Treating all people with dignity and respect is a core value at Meijer, and this summer, our stores offered a special opportunity to increase awareness and provide opportunities to support the...
Retailer earns top score of 100 on national Disability Equality Index for the seventh straight year GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work...
As part of its ongoing initiative for supplier diversity, Meijer is hosting a one-day Black Business Month Summit to generate opportunities and establish connections between Black business owners...
Paola Carlson made her debut at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give last year with her floral arrangements and chocolate-dipped strawberries during a luncheon at the golf course. She also had...
Abeer Abo-Shihata’s artwork has been featured in galleries, a library, an airport and a convention center. Now, the Hilliard, Ohio artist is excited to share her work with hundreds of thousands...
Misty Gunter Russian considers herself an “artist by night” – fitting in time for her art in the evenings after her day job in finance administration and between stints caring for her...
In celebration of Women's History Month, Meijer launched a special collection of products featuring the art of three Midwestern women artists – Abeer Abo-Shihata, Judy Mintze and Misty Russian...
For Fishers, Ind. artist Judy Mintze, art is a way to take care of herself. She hopes her artwork featured on products at Meijer during Women's History Month inspires women to prioritize...
Indianapolis artist Dana Powell-Smith often hears people say they see themselves in her art. “It’s kind of funny to say that because a lot of my work involves triangle people, but people can...
Melina Brann grew up making art. She took art classes in college but ultimately decided to pursue a career in social work and therapy. In many ways, those two paths have come together as she...
For Indianapolis artist Shaunt’e Lewis, art is a way to celebrate her culture and ancestors, and recognize the power of a woman, especially a Black woman. In her piece “Madam Queen,” she...
In celebration of Black History Month, Meijer launched a special collection of products featuring the art of three Black Midwestern artists – Dana Powell-Smith, Melina Brann and Shaunt'e Lewis...
In partnership with the Daisie Foundation, our stores in Milwaukee and Chicago surprised entire schools of students with gifts and a sense of “Holiday Magic” that will last a lifetime. The...
Meijer has long supported initiatives to honor our nation’s heroes. One way we honor that commitment is the important role our Outbound Logistics Team plays in supporting National Wreaths Across...
Expanded program empowers Meijer team members to select, donate to 500+ nonprofits in their communities for the second year GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success...
For our loyal customer, Casey Dutmer, using the Aira app within our stores helped him discover products he never knew existed, especially in the candy aisle. Blind since birth, Casey appreciates...
Restaurateur Ana Olson understands the power food can have in bringing people together. “I'm a firm believer that culture gets spread mainly through food,” said Ana, Owner of Los Amigos...
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I’m excited to share that I recently signed Disability:IN’s CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion on behalf of Meijer to publicly...
Meijer is making it easier for everyone to get in on Halloween excitement this year by adding accessible, adaptive children's costumes to its already wide selection of costumes. "We aim for our...
Meijer announced today that it's seeking submissions from local and diverse-owned businesses for its latest Supplier Diversity event focusing on general merchandise and apparel. Interested vendors...
When the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center opened in 1969, the facility was the first center of its kind, built specifically for the purpose of serving those with special needs in North America....
At Meijer, one of our goals is to have our stores reflect and represent our customers and communities. That’s why, for Black Business Month, we’re championing some of our Black-owned business...
One million Meijer grocery carts seem like an impossible number for anyone to push. But when you’ve worked at our Grand Ledge, Mich. store since 2008 and bring enthusiasm to your job every day,...
Andrew Offenburger remembers the first time his daughter, Lindsay, went to summer camp at Flying Horse Farms. “My wife and I couldn’t relax,” he said. “We were so incredibly nervous...
Kerry Roy isn’t used to attending workplace events that honor fallen U.S. veterans unless they’re part of traditional military appreciation holidays. But the Meijer truck driver, who served in...
In this year’s Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery Awards, Meijer had a total of 12 winners across three categories, including store managers, “rising stars,” and senior-level...
Retailer earns top score of 100 on national Disability Equality Index for the sixth straight year GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work...
Meijer achieved Gold-level status as a Veteran-Friendly Employer (VFE) from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) for its commitment to hiring, retaining and supporting military veterans....
This year we introduced a brand new, on-course culinary experience to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. J. Brewer’s – named after the financier who once owned the land where Blythefield...
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will highlight the retailer's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion by expanding partnerships with diverse-owned businesses and offering a special...
We’ve been a longtime supporter of the Milwaukee Brewers™, but at the start of this year’s baseball season, we were excited to extend our partnership even further to recognize a “Community...
Brand offers stylish, comfortable intimates and sleepwear designed for all women GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer continues its commitment to providing apparel for people...
Retailer continues its commitment to partnering with small, local businesses during Lift Local Supplier Event GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today the return...
Though she credits Martin Luther King Jr. as inspiration, words written by eighth grader Hevyn Hensly say it best: “I realized I had to put my fears behind me and keep moving forward. I knew I...
Girls on the Run is a program that teaches girls in elementary and middle school to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running....
Retailer continues support of diverse businesses through donation bolstering local Hispanic enterprise GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today a donation of $1...
As we commemorate Women’s History Month in March, there’s an important milestone that we can celebrate: For the past 50 years, women have been recognized in the U.S. Census as entrepreneurs....
Our New Albany, Ind. Store Director Bobby Warren says Sadiqa Reynolds has set the bar very high on ways to celebrate a birthday. Last month, the President & CEO of the nearby Louisville Urban...
This year, we grew our partnership with the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) to feature two designs for our limited-edition apparel collection celebrating Black History Month....
Meijer announced today its donation of $300,000 to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The contribution...
Meijer proudly announced today that it received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This marks the retailer's third consecutive year...
Since partnering with Rende Progress Capital in 2020, we watched them make great strides to reduce racial economic disparities among West Michigan businesses. The organization’s co-founder, Eric...
All of the Above Hip Hop Academy is using expressions found in Hip Hop culture such as beat-making, rhyme writing, breaking, graffiti art, and DJ'ing to inspire Lansing youth. They’ve also been...
Meijer announced today that it will expand its third Supplier Diversity event to include diverse-owned service providers, as well as retail-ready products for its shelves. The March 29-31 event...
Meijer announced today its plans to give nearly $3 million to the people and communities it serves across the Midwest during a first-ever donation that engaged its store and distribution facility...
Members of a class at White Pines Intermediate School in Grand Haven, Mich. are familiar faces at their local Meijer. The students shop at the store as part of a monthly community outing. These...
DiversityPlus Magazine recently honored Meijer Supplier Diversity Manager Kavy Lenon as one of its 2021 Diversity Change Leaders. Selected based on their significant contributions to advancing...
Rivertown Market, which opened by Meijer earlier this month to significant fanfare in downtown Detroit's East Jefferson Corridor, highlighted its commitment to community by donating $40,000 to...
Meijer announced plans today to launch a special collection in stores across the Midwest in 2023, featuring art by local artists that's inspired by diverse outlooks and communities. The retailer...
Last year posed severe challenges across the retail industry as our customers drastically changed their shopping habits and adjusted to a largely at-home lifestyle. But difficult times can also...
Our partner, The African American Male Wellness Agency, or “the Agency,” hosts walks in cities across the country each summer to raise funds and awareness for its cause of reducing health...
Last month, Meijer pharmacists from across the Indianapolis area came to the Black and Minority Health Fair as part of the Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration event to administer health...
Meijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity product presentation event in September, giving Michigan businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color the opportunity to...
Hitting your professional stride within 10 years of graduating college isn’t always easy. But for Meijer Distribution Center Unit Director Marcelo Olivarez, it’s an accomplishment that’s...
We’re excited to support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo by sponsoring the return of the Cleveland Asian Lantern Festival this year. The event brings families together to make lasting memories while...
Meijer has supported the West Michigan Miracle League since its inception when we helped fund construction of an accessible softball field in Rockford, Mich. Our support hit a new level when we...
Meijer was named a 2021 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members. This recognition...
Our mission of enriching lives in the communities we serve begins with a focus on serving people. This year, we launched the “Stronger Together, Meijer Unity and Community” campaign across our...
We’re proud to partner with the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT), a nationally-recognized leader in creative youth development and adult workforce training based in Grand...
Our partner BU Wellness Network spent the last year continuing to fight the ongoing HIV epidemic, while also supporting marginalized communities through a global pandemic. The Indianapolis-based...
The words “They Believed Before We Built” are emblazoned on a column at the entry of the new Sports and Learning Campus in Louisville, Kentucky. Beneath those words is another sign that reads...
The Chicago Urban League is using our recent donation of more than $50,000 to move the needle toward racial parity in business and civic leadership in its community. The league’s IMPACT program...
We have a long history of supporting the West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) through programs like the Meijer State Games. So, when they came to us with the opportunity to be the new naming...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 4, 2021 – The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) and Meijer have partnered for more than 10 years to promote youth and amateur sports through the Meijer State Games...
The Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan is using a recent donation from Meijer to enhance its Project Ready College Club. This program increases educational opportunities for local...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that it is planning to hire 100 Grand Rapids youth and young adults as part of the GRow 1000 summer internship program. The retailer will also be...
The State of Michigan recently named Meijer a bronze-level, veteran-friendly organization. The recognition designates employers that have taken actions to support and promote the hiring and...
In 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...
We recently partnered with Give Merit, the philanthropic arm of Detroit-based fashion brand Merit Goodness, to support its FATE program that aims to keep Detroit students engaged in school and...
Meijer 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....
Meijer 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...
When Elli Simcoe was looking for models for our Easter 2020 toy ad, the Meijer photo shoot manager knew she wanted the kids to reflect the people in the communities we serve. “It can be tricky...
In honor of Black History Month, we’re excited to carry a limited edition collection of Black History Month graphic T-shirts at 220 of our stores. For one of the shirts, we partnered with the...
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...
Debora Hass puts more than 100,000 miles on her truck each year, but it isn’t your average pickup – it’s a freightliner. Hass is a Meijer truck driver supporting our Newport, Mich....
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer was recently named a Gold Level winner of the 2020 Employer Partners of Inclusion Awards in recognition of its ongoing commitment to providing employment...
Marcus Leslie has loved baking since he was a child, but only discovered his passion for making cheesecakes after attending a friend’s dinner party where homemade cheesecake was served. Having...
Meijer announced today that it will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for Meijer merchants...
Our teams work hard to play an important role in their neighborhoods, both in and out of the grocery aisles. But when we open a new store, they work even harder to engrain themselves in that new...
Meijer is committed to enriching lives in the communities we serve. That includes showing support for a grassroots initiative started by community members to help better the lives of others. In...
Meijer was named a 2020 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion recognizing the retailer's efforts to champion a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities and continue to improve its...