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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...
Sep 25, 2020Detroit Meijer on Grand River named Best of the Best for greatest estimated emissions reductionsMeijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Program for its achievements in reducing refrigerant emissions across all its supercenters over the past year. The...
Sep 23, 2020Retailer encourages customers to protect themselves by getting their flu shot earlyAs flu season approaches and COVID-19 remains at the front of customers' minds, Meijer pharmacists are expecting record-breaking turnout for patients getting their flu shots over the next few...
Sep 18, 2020Retailer's new technology makes getting prescriptions and vaccines easier while limiting touchpoints between customers and team membersAs efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19 continue, Meijer is encouraging its customers to use its new contactless pharmacy tool to manage prescriptions, schedule vaccinations and fill out...
Sep 14, 2020Third neighborhood market opened by MeijerGrand Rapids, Mich. – Capital City Market, the new neighborhood grocery store by Meijer and one of the first grocery stores in downtown Lansing, is slated to open Oct. 14 within the BLOCK600...
Sep 10, 2020Retailer survey shows 80 percent of teachers expect to refill supplies repeatedly as part of in-person and virtual learning; masks, gloves and hand sanitizer included in school year discountWith schools across the Midwest starting classes this week, Meijer is making it a little easier for teachers who will be buying school supplies for their classrooms and home offices out of their...
Sep 2, 2020Store’s leader has more than 15 years of retail experienceGrand Rapids, Mich. – As excitement for Capital City Market’s fall opening continues to grow – making it one of the first grocery stores in downtown Lansing – Meijer announced today that...
Aug 25, 2020Midwest retailer lengthens Simply Give campaigns as food pantries see increased demand resulting from COVID-19Meijer announced today that its seasonal hunger relief program, Simply Give, will conduct back-to-back fall and holiday campaigns to ensure the maximum amount of support for food pantries trying...
Aug 18, 2020Retailer's survey of 1,200 parents and teachers demonstrates the "new normals" as preparation for the new school year beginsIn a year full of "new normals," Chicagoan Sharon Glovier continues to readjust her priorities when it comes to shopping for her family. This is especially true as the mother navigates the...
Aug 13, 2020St. Charles, Ill. Store Director recognized for sales, great customer service and community involvementSt. Charles, Ill. Meijer Store Director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute's Store Manager Awards. The prestigious retail award celebrates store managers...
Jul 30, 2020Retailer offers teacher discount through September; Teacher discount is now available at all Meijer stores across the MidwestAs schools across the Midwest decide on when and where classes will officially begin, teachers are gearing up for back-to-school shopping. Meijer is making it a little easier by offering a 15...
Jul 29, 2020Retailer shipped laptops, enhanced digital platforms to promote connectivity all summer longDespite the closures COVID-19 caused on so many programs and events this summer, Midwest retailer Meijer didn't want to add its robust college internship program to the growing list. Instead,...
Jul 16, 2020Retailer's mandate goes into effect July 20To help ensure the continued health and safety of its team members and customers, Meijer announced today that it's requiring all customers wear a face mask or face covering when shopping at any...
Jul 15, 2020Retailer honored for fourth consecutive yearMeijer 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...
Jul 9, 2020Retailer focusing on maintaining safe-distancing measures while providing digital solutions for home delivery and store pickupMeijer opened five supercenters across the Midwest, Meijer President & Chief Executive Officer Rick Keyes announced today. Located in Manitowoc, Wis., Sycamore, Ill., Bad Axe, Mich., and Brimfield and
Jun 25, 2020Retailer offers free use of vision app in all storesMeijer announced today it is offering free support to blind and low vision customers by partnering with the Aira app to increase accessibility and ease in their shopping trip. The Midwest retailer...
Jun 22, 2020Retailer supports Midwest food pantries despite tournament's cancellationDespite the cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, Meijer announced today a donation of $1.1 million to its Simply Give hunger relief program on behalf of the tournament....
Jun 11, 2020Retailer to begin accepting beverage containers for return with conditionsMeijer announced today that it will begin accepting beverage containers for return on Monday, June 15 at its Michigan stores after temporarily discontinuing returns in March due to the coronavirus...
May 21, 2020LANSING, MICH. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Administration is giving Michigan counties the option of using state County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) grants directly for COVID-19 emergency assistance...
- May 20, 2020Retailer announces tournament date for 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer has announced cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give but remains committed to the LPGA and the tournament’s ongoing success. Meijer...
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May 20, 2020Retailer announces tournament date for 2021
Meijer has announced cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give but remains committed to the LPGA and the tournament's ongoing success. Meijer tentatively rescheduled the June...
- May 14, 2020Retailer also extends dedicated times for seniors, customers with chronic health conditions, frontline workers and team members
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 14, 2020 – Meijer announced today it is adjusting store hours to allow more time for customers to get their shopping essentials and extending the times its stores...
- May 11, 2020Retailer continues ongoing efforts to protect team members and its communities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that it procured and has already begun distributing 750,000 KN95 face masks to help frontline workers and first responders throughout the Midwest....
Apr 21, 2020Retailer partners with restaurants in its communities to buy meals for its team membersGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer kicked off a “Buy Local” meal program last week to show appreciation of its frontline team members while supporting local restaurants during these unprecedented...
- Apr 8, 2020Pharmacies close at 2 p.m., stores close at 5 p.m. Easter Sunday
Who: Meijer, a Midwestern retailer that operates 248 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. What: Meijer is closing early on Easter...
- Apr 4, 2020Retailer asking customers to limit number of shoppers per trip, be disciplined about social distancing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced today additional steps it is taking to make its stores safe for both shoppers and team members. In addition to amplifying its...
- Apr 3, 2020Retailer continues ongoing efforts to protect team members and customers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced today that it began implementing daily health screenings this week for team members reporting to work at all its stores and facilities in the retailer’s...
- Mar 27, 2020Retailer cuts back on Customer Service Desk services to protect team members and customers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced today that it has temporarily stopped accepting product returns at all its Customer Service Desks until April 16 to continue its efforts of helping prevent...
Mar 25, 2020Retailer continues to add to ongoing efforts to protect team members, customersGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced today that it will install plexiglass shields at all its check lanes to add protection for its team members and customers beginning next week. This adds to...