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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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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...
Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in Lake Orion and Macomb Township today, offering Metro Detroit customers a new way to shop the Michigan retailer known for pioneering the...
When Rolling Meadows, Ill. Store Director Jasmine Edwards began to prep her store team for their second annual Meijer Team Gives donation last fall, she encouraged them to think big and look for...
It might not be widely known, but there’s a tradition at Meijer that gives our Logistics Team members a unique view of the latest additions to our truck fleet. Each year, team members who drive...
Building on the success of the retailer's popular digital coupon and rewards program, Meijer announced today that it is revamping mPerks to make it even easier for customers to save on the...
We get thousands of visitors to our stores every single day, but one recent shopper’s story inspired our Seven Hills, Ohio store team and brought joy to Cleveland-area families. Ten years ago,...
Jim Hunt was 16 years old when he was hired for his first job at the Meijer store in Okemos, Mich. a half-century ago. “We had a family farm, and the farm was being sold,” remembers Jim. “My...
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...
Lions and Tigers and … Red Wings … oh my! Detroit sports teams partnered with our stores to make the holiday season bright for area children. Presents from the Pride Students from the Detroit...
We recently celebrated our ninth Very Merry Meijer event surprising customers and team members in each of our stores with more than $400,000 in holiday shopping sprees. Over the years, this event...
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...
Meijer, a retailer that operates one of the largest fleets in Michigan with 250 semitrucks and the first in North America to implement the Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 near-zero...
When Ryan VanKuiken, a Warehouse Clerk at our Walker, Mich. Distribution Center, came up with the idea of a hockey shootout as a fun workplace competition, he didn’t realize it would soon have a...
In the 2022 Class of Progressive Grocer’s GenNext honorees, Meijer had eight honorees – all under the age of 40. Progressive Grocer selected these emerging leaders for showing their deep...
Meijer checkout lanes and parking lot pickup spaces were the backdrop for many tears of joy and relieved expressions on Saturday as the retailer celebrated its ninth annual Very Merry Meijer event...
Meijer announced Jan. 26, 2023 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores in Orion Township and Macomb Township. "By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we're introducing a new way for...
Thousands of families across Wisconsin and Indiana had a Thanksgiving to remember, thanks to our partnerships with their favorite sports teams. Wisconsin The chef for the Green Bay Packers made...
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...
Meijer will donate $1 million – equating to 4 million meals – to food pantries across the Midwest after customers made more than 4 million purchases including Meijer brand items Thanksgiving week.
As Kathy Parmeter celebrates a half-century at Meijer, she has no immediate plans to retire. She credits her longevity to an ever-evolving career that has offered her a work-life balance that has...
As customers flock to Meijer to stock up on ingredients for Thanksgiving entertaining, the Midwest retailer will turn their purchases of Meijer brand products into meals for those in need through...
In an effort to improve the water quality in Kids Creek, we partnered with the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay on the installation of green infrastructure – in the form of five underground...
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...
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees to appeal to everyone around the table. The Midwest retailer wants its...
This holiday season, Meijer will have more of the hottest toys and the top brands on everyone's wish list. From Black Panther and Spider-Man to an array of squishmallows and every cute accessory...
Meijer pharmacies are now administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at each of the retailer's pharmacies across the Midwest. The retailer took quick action following the CDC's...
David Cabrera’s team at Edwards Garments in Kalamazoo always wants to do their part in reducing their environmental footprint, similar to our teams at Meijer. “Our Sustainability Committee has...
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...
Detroit-based artisanal bread company to provide coffee, ready-to-eat offerings at Meijer neighborhood market stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Rivertown Market in Detroit and Woodward Corner Market...
When Kevin Hurn learned he won the 2021 Fred Meijer Award, he was truly surprised. “Through COVID, I was head down and working, so it was an honor I didn’t expect,” the Director of Pharmacy...
Retailer receives USDA waiver to provide SNAP customers incentives for purchasing healthy foods GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to enrich...
In an effort to improve the water quality in Ox Creek and support pollinators that are critical for local agriculture, Meijer partnered with the Berrien County Drain Commission and the Southwest...
When our two Meijer Grocery stores open in early 2023 in Southeast Michigan's Orion Township and Macomb Township, they will have familiar faces leading the teams. Longtime Store Directors Cynthia...
Retailer offers opportunity for Midwest makers to submit their food products for potential inclusion in Frederik's by Meijer brand of elevated fare GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/...
Retailer's West Lafayette store recognized for fifth consecutive year in earning GreenChill certification GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year,...
When a fire nearly destroyed a local nonprofit’s headquarters less than a week before the first day of school, Store Director Ben Negron and his Adrian, Mich. Meijer team did not hesitate to...
Meijer pharmacists say our new lifestyles – hybrid work routines, classrooms, and after-school activities – combined with lower immunity thresholds means keeping up to date with vaccinations...
We were thrilled to team up recently with our partner, the Milwaukee Brewers™, to give 20 Greenfield Middle School and Whitnall Middle School students a memorable way to check off all the items...
In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, Meijer is sponsoring two Adopt-a-Beach cleanup events on Sept. 17 and is encouraging public participation to help clean local beaches and...
In its latest innovation to provide a shopping solution for every customer, Meijer introduced a new brick-and-mortar store concept today – coined Meijer Grocery – that will provide convenience...
Grand Rapids, Mich. – Goodfellas Bagel Deli – known for its unique sandwiches on the “finest bagels” – is now open inside Capital City Market, the neighborhood market opened by Meijer in...
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...
Midwest retailer Meijer is launching its participation in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program with the use of two innovative technologies – the BeBot and Pixie Drone – to clean up...
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...
Meijer announced today the launch of its latest offering that caters to customers in need of convenience – its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat...
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...
2022 Meijer LPGA Classic achieved highest fundraising total, attendance in event history GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer is pleased to announce that it's making a $25,000...
Retailer's annual back-to-school teacher coupon offers 15 percent discount through end of school year, including special savings on additional categories through Sept. 5 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug....
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...
When LaKeisha Bridges started considering where to go to college, she had her pick from some impressive institutions. Working part-time at our Orland Park, Ill. store while finishing high school,...
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...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Midwest retailer Meijer partnered closely with government officials and other retail partners and the Michigan Retailers Association to pass the Michigan INFORM Act today,...
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....
Project represents a major contribution to retailer's renewable energy portfolio, expected to begin producing energy by end of the year GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just six...
James Davies celebrated his third birthday just the way he wanted – with a few extra surprises, thanks to one of our team members. When Danielle Davies took the day off from work to celebrate...
As Mike Gray began his impromptu award-winner speech at the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s (MRC) annual conference, he was thankful he happened to dress up that day. Our Manager of Distribution...
While July 4th is known as a day synonymous for grilling, Meijer stores expect customers to bring a fresh approach to their shopping habits as cookouts remain key to connecting with friends and...
Meijer supports hunger relief in many ways beyond our signature Simply Give hunger relief effort. Recently, we helped Northern Illinois Food Bank with one of its largest annual fundraisers. More...
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...
In one of the most exciting Meijer LPGA Classics yet, Jennifer Kupcho claimed the title of Champion and the event surpassed its increased fundraising goal to garner $1.25 million to feed families...
Spring means time for potting, planting, and trips to our Meijer garden center. While purchasing flowers and plants provides an opportunity to spruce up outdoor spaces, it also leaves many...
In an effort to be a good neighbor and lessen its impact on the environment, Meijer is encouraging its customers to bring their plastic flowerpots and trays – regardless of where they originally...
144-Player Field to Feature Nine of the World's Top-10 and All Past Champions from the Meijer LPGA Classic BELMONT, Mich., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries are now closed for the 2022 Meijer...
Sixty years ago Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened a store in Grand Rapids called "Thrifty Acres" – and pioneered the American supercenter. While that innovative concept has grown into a retail...
In 2018, we were excited to not only open one of our first Meijer supercenters in the Upper Peninsula – in Marquette, Mich. – but also present a $25,000 donation to the Beacon House on opening...
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...
For Marco Gomez, opening the doors at one of our new Meijer stores in Northeast Ohio marked the first day of business, but not the first day of being part of the Jackson Township community. Even...
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...
Revolution Farms, Michigan's premier hydroponic lettuce farm and one of the leading innovators of sustainable farming in the Midwest, is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI., May 17, 2022 — Feeding America West Michigan announced today Nourish Tomorrow — a $6 million advancement campaign — and a leading gift of $2 million from longtime...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer opened a new supercenter in Northeast Indiana today, expanding its state-of-the-art retail experience that features multiple ways to shop for customers in the Fort...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer opened a new supercenter in West Branch, Mich., bringing families in Ogemaw County a one-stop shopping experience that features low prices on high-quality...
Amy Huss was hooked after her first year volunteering at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. In addition to raising money for a cause close to her heart, she loves the camaraderie of...
Rob Vassar’s cell phone has been ringing non-stop since early April, which is not uncommon for the Store Director at one of our most successful stores. But when you’re nominated as a finalist...
Meijer announced today its customers have diverted more than 1 million pounds of potential food waste through its Flashfood sustainability initiative. Since the program's expansion across the...
Tournament organizers with the 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which is focused on feeding hungry families across the Midwest – announced a goal of raising $1.2 million for the cause...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer opened two new supercenters in northeast Ohio today, expanding its state-of-the-art retail experience that features multiple ways to shop to customers in Brunswick...
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...
Discovery Land and Family Care Areas to return to tournament for maximum family fun GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will deliver more...
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...
Retailer's in-store kiosks offer convenience for customers to dispose of unused or expired medications GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer pharmacists anticipate collecting...
Retailer's participation in Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program to focus on beach cleanup, pollution awareness and education GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced...
Retailer will roll out payment capability for Pickup and Home Delivery to additional states this month GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today that stores in...
Tournament touts new premium hospitality ticket, expanded food offerings and viewing areas for all GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that it will open a new 155,000-square-foot supercenter in West Branch, Mich. on May 12. “Local residents and new customers have been incredibly...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that it will open a new 155,000-square-foot supercenter in Fort Wayne, Ind. on May 12. “Local residents and new customers have been incredibly...
The Meijer 2021 Legacy Awards honored eight Meijer team members from our stores, distribution centers and corporate office for their impact on our teams, customers and communities. We asked these...
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...
For three days in February, Marquette, Mich. had the feel of an Olympic Village as it hosted the Winter Meijer State Games. The cold and snowy setting of this rustic upper peninsula town made it...
Winners include team members from the retailer's stores, distribution centers and corporate office GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today the winners of its 2021...
Briaja Lyons arranges the bright yellow construction helmets in three rows of six until they spread across and fill the table. It’s the fourth time the greeter at our Portage, Mich. store has...
Award-winning tournament will again #OutDriveHunger by supporting Simply Give with help of more than 1,000 volunteers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Back for its eighth year,...