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Oct 6, 2021Fourth neighborhood market opened by MeijerGrand Rapids, Mich. – Rivertown Market, located in downtown Detroit’s East Jefferson Corridor, opened today as the fourth market opened by Meijer and its first in the heart of the city....
Oct 4, 2021Majority of retailer's harvest goes from pumpkin patch to store in just a day or twoMeijer has a longstanding commitment to its local growers that stems beyond offering customers fresh asparagus and squash. The Midwest retailer also partners with family-owned farms across its...
Sep 30, 2021Retailer earns four 2020 EPA GreenChill awardsMeijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Program today for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all GreenChill Partners over the past...
Sep 23, 2021Retailer planning for large wave of patients regardless of where they received their original two-dose seriesMeijer is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible patients – regardless of where they received their original vaccine series – at all its pharmacies across the Midwest. "We've...
Sep 21, 2021Midwestern retailer sees shift in demand as shoppers add specialized gear, cooking equipment and hand warmers to their seasonal must-havesFollowing a record-breaking number of vacationers and remote workers choosing the great outdoors to cure their wanderlust this summer, Sporting Goods experts at Meijer say demand for specialized...
Sep 16, 2021Retailer includes even more diverse models in its new apparel adsMeijer announced today an extension of its Confidence Beyond Measure marketing campaign – which stands for inclusivity – to now include its men's and kid's apparel with diverse models. The...
Sep 13, 2021Retailer urges patients to schedule their shot soon despite "vaccine fatigue"Despite many people experiencing vaccine fatigue due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Meijer pharmacists are urging patients to get their flu shots as flu season quickly approaches. "We know many...
Sep 9, 2021Fourth neighborhood market opened by Meijer, second in Metro DetroitGrand Rapids, Mich. – Rivertown Market, the new neighborhood market by Meijer and one of the few grocery stores in downtown Detroit, is slated to open Oct. 6 in the city’s East Jefferson Corridor.
Sep 7, 2021Customers can browse hundreds of cake designs and place custom orders online for in-store pick-upAs the busiest birthday season of the year arrives, Meijer announced a new online custom cake ordering system to take an extra trip to the store off customers' plates. Research shows that...
Aug 31, 2021Local Meijer stores remain prepared as families evaluate back-to-school wardrobes into the fall
With supply lists checked and backpacks filled, Meijer fashion experts say choosing an outfit for the first day of class is only the beginning as parents help their kids prep their closets for the...
Aug 9, 2021Retailer's $10 incentive program runs today through Sept. 30As an increasing number of colleges and universities set COVID-19 vaccination mandates for its students, faculty and staff for the fall semester, Meijer announced today that it will provide...
Aug 2, 2021Preparation for the return to classroom learning has families upgrading backpacks and placing style near the top of supply listsWhen it comes to families teaming up for back-to-school shopping, Meijer reveals self-expression is a key consideration as students and parents are checking items off their lists this summer. The...
Jul 29, 2021Retailer partners with Start Garden to host an event to enhance supplier diversity and provide a roadmap to Black, Indigenous and people of color-owned businesses interested in joining its shelvesMeijer 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...
Jul 19, 2021Desks, organization aids, cleaning supplies and kids clothing all included in annual discount for educatorsFollowing a busy year of blending virtual and in-classroom learning, teachers are getting additional discounts from Meijer as they tackle back-to-school shopping lists for this fall's return to...
Jul 13, 2021Retailer earns top score of 100 in national Disability Equality IndexMeijer 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...
Jun 30, 20212021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Champion selects Grand Rapids organization for her surprise donationMeijer is pleased to announce that it's making a $25,000 donation to Kids' Food Basket in Grand Rapids on behalf of Nelly Korda, its 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Champion. In addition...
Jun 20, 2021Nelly Korda wins tournament plus surprise $25,000 donation to hunger relief organization of her choiceGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Following a year of challenges that cancelled the 2020 tournament, officials with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give proudly named Nelly Korda its 2021 champion....
Jun 19, 2021Tournament will continue to fight hunger, offer family fun and celebrate top women athletesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will return in 2022 at Blythefield Country Club, bringing back family-favorite activities like the three-day Grand Taste and...
Jun 3, 2021Retailer expects to sell more than 2M pounds of the locally-grown vegetable this summerThe results of a strong Michigan harvest are helping the perfect cookout vegetable find itself on the top of many grocery lists at Meijer stores across the Midwest. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based...
May 26, 2021Meijer reveals top trends balanced natural and traditional cleaning products, re-organizing the kitchenGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 26, 2021 Meijer saw two new trends emerge in customers' spring cleaning habits after spending 14 months at home and now considering inviting houseguests in as more people...
May 24, 2021Strong field led by defending champion Brooke HendersonThe 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will draw the world's best golfers to Grand Rapids once again with early commitments from top LPGA players, including defending champion Brooke...
May 24, 2021Capacity restrictions lifted for tournament weekTickets to the 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give go on sale Tuesday, May 25 for $10 apiece on MeijerLPGAClassic.com. Weekly grounds passes will not be available this year. As a result of...
May 19, 2021$10 coupon also available to any customer previously vaccinated at Meijer or through other providersTo encourage eligible individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Meijer announced today that it will give customers a $10 coupon off any purchase when they complete the vaccination process at a...
May 13, 2021New stores provide the safest shopping environment while providing digital solutions and multiple ways to shopMeijer opened three new supercenters across the Midwest, Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes announced today. Located in Seven Hills and Boardman, Ohio, and Westfield, Indiana, the...
May 12, 2021Award-winning tournament remains committed to supporting Simply GiveThe Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will return this year to continue its tradition of kicking off the summer and feeding hungry families. The 2021 tournament will be held June 17-20 at...
May 4, 2021“Meijer Sports Complex” is Official Name of Championship-Caliber Complex in 10-Year Rights DealGRAND 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...
Apr 26, 2021Meijer pharmacies have crossed the threshold of one million vaccine doses administered through the retailer's in-store clinics and are now launching a "walk-up" vaccine program at all Meijer...
Apr 19, 2021Retailer doubles funding for Grand Rapids teens to gain paid, real-world work experience this summerGRAND 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...
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...