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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...
Dec 17, 2020Initiative is retailer's latest effort to lessen its environmental impactMeijer announced today that it's joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative aimed at identifying, testing and implementing sustainable solutions to move beyond the single-use plastic bag. It's among the...
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Dec 14, 2020Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer listed as a partner pharmacy for U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to increase access to future COVID-19 vaccines
As more pharmaceutical manufacturers move closer to approved COVID-19 vaccines, pharmacies within Meijer locations are gearing up for an extensive vaccine administration program throughout its...
Dec 10, 2020Retailer expands event by surprising additional 1,300 customers with $100 gift cardsWhile many holiday celebrations will look different this year, Meijer continued its Very Merry Meijer tradition of surprising a customer in each of its supercenters and stores across the Midwest...
Dec 3, 2020Each of the retailer's stores and distribution centers to provide holiday meals for its team members from local restaurants throughout holiday seasonMeijer recently launched a holiday meal program designed to support local restaurants and show appreciation to the frontline workers in its stores and distribution centers. Between Thanksgiving...
Nov 30, 2020The retailer will triple the impact of all $10 Simply Give donation cards purchased this Giving TuesdayThis week Meijer announced that, with the help of its customers, the Meijer Simply Give program is on track to provide more than 80 million meals this year. In recognition of Giving Tuesday, the...
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Nov 26, 2020Retailer rolls out surprise at 234 stores throughout the Midwest
Busy customers picking up groceries at their local Meijer stores were welcomed with a pleasant holiday surprise last weekend. While parked at their designated Pickup spot, Meijer team members...
Nov 19, 2020Retailer's customer survey finds 60 percent of shoppers plan to spend less overall except for those closest to themWhile the pandemic has challenged many to scale back their plans for celebrations this year, a recent Meijer customer survey found that some families plan to treat their holiday as an opportunity...
Nov 17, 2020Drive-through and walk-up flu shot clinic for everyone, regardless of insurance coverageIndianapolis – In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the State of Indiana’s Department of Health and the Indianapolis Colts to host a free...
Nov 16, 2020All frozen Meijer brand turkeys priced at 31 cents per pound with mPerks couponWhile Thanksgiving celebrations may look different this year due to the pandemic, Meijer remains focused on providing customers with low prices for their holiday meal, including offering special...
Nov 12, 2020Retailer focuses on extending offers across the store; enhanced Meijer mobile app streamlines pickup and delivery options for customersMeijer revealed a sneak peek at weeklong holiday deals that will replace traditional Black Friday sales its stores have offered in recent years. The ads are the latest in the Grand Rapids,...
Nov 11, 2020Retailer's fleet is the only four-time recipient of the EPA's SmartWay Excellence Award nationwide in its categoryFor the third consecutive year, Meijer is recognized as a SmartWay® Excellence Award winner as a mixed carrier by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In fact, the Grand Rapids,...
Nov 10, 2020Retailer offers solutions for a safer and more convenient holiday shopping experienceAs customers prepare for an unusual holiday season, Meijer offers increased safety and convenience measures to ensure a better experience for everyone. "This holiday season will be different for...
Nov 5, 2020Walk-up and drive-through flu shot clinics for those who are uninsured or have limited coverageIn an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the State of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot...
Nov 2, 2020Grand Rapids-native began working at retailer on Halloween in 1970When most teenagers were getting ready for Halloween, Larry Levin was putting on a shirt and tie for his first day at work. The busy holiday season was just about to start, so his friend's dad...
Oct 28, 2020Classic catalog approach features chance for kids to share wish lists and color their way to a holiday surpriseMore than 1.2 million households across the Midwest are receiving a colorful, interactive reminder this week that the holidays and chances for gift-giving are fast approaching. Grand Rapids,...
Oct 27, 2020DETROIT, Mich. – Meijer, the City of Detroit and RDG Rivertown Market, LLC are thrilled to announce a new, ground up grocery retail development at 1475 East Jefferson Ave., located in the East...
Oct 21, 2020This marks the sixth straight year of recognition of the retailer’s inclusive employment effortsGRAND 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...
Oct 15, 2020Retailer now offers pickup option with no membership and same as in-store pricingMeijer announced that it is now offering its Meijer Pickup service at no charge as part of an initiative to provide customers multiple ways to conveniently and safely shop its stores for the holidays.
Oct 14, 2020Third neighborhood market opened by MeijerGrand Rapids, Mich. – Capital City Market opened today in the BLOCK600 development at Michigan Ave. and Larch St., marking the third small format store opened by Meijer and one of the first...
Oct 6, 2020Meijer, in conjunction with Eagle Produce, LLC in Aguila, AZ., is announcing a voluntary recall of whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls. The recall is part of a...
Oct 1, 2020The retailer offers creative ideas and kits that make surprising friends and neighbors with Halloween goodies easy and funAs the Center for Disease Control warns against traditional trick-or-treating and customers wonder what a socially-distant Halloween will look like for their families, Meijer expects "Boo Bags" to...
Sep 29, 2020Retailer offers opportunity for underrepresented business owners to pitch products to be carried in stores across MidwestMeijer 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...