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Jun 20, 2018Tournament will once again celebrate Father’s DayGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –The 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will return to Blythefield Country Club from June 11-16, featuring another week of fun-filled events to celebrate Father’s...
Jun 18, 2018New neighborhood market to focus on fresh, local food at low pricesGrand Rapids, Mich. – Bridge Street Market, the new neighborhood grocery store that will be opened by Meijer later this year, will focus on bringing fresh products and value to customers on...
Jun 17, 2018So Yeon Ryu takes the win at the 5th annual tournamentGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The fifth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded today with a win by So Yeon Ryu from the Republic of Korea and a record donation of $1.1 million to the...
Jun 8, 2018Fifth year Meijer LPGA Classic opens tournament to collegiate athletesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – For the fifth consecutive year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will open its tournament to collegiate athletes as sponsor exemptions, representing Meijer and their...
Jun 7, 2018Notable LPGA Tour players will compete in 2018 tournamentGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The final field for the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continues to be one of its strongest, featuring all four past champions: 2014 Champion Mirim Lee, 2015...
Jun 6, 2018Carol Heinowski is a 10-year team member focused on safety & compliance for the Meijer fleetGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer Logistics Manager Carol Heinowski was recently named Board Chair of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC), an Arlington, Va.-based trade association that...
Jun 1, 2018The Grand Taste Garden to feature celebrity chef demonstrations and live musicGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Celebrity Chefs Carla Hall and The Cheese Lady will return to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give once again for demonstrations at the newly-expanded Grand Taste Garden...
May 31, 2018Program to feature Double Match Day on June 1GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Meijer spring Simply Give campaign is underway, following a record-setting year in 2017 that raised nearly $8.5 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest. The...
May 24, 2018Now available in Deli, new protein salads feature on-trend flavors like Nashville Hot and Korean BBQGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As the weather warms and outdoor celebrations start to take shape, Meijer is announcing the addition of five new, fresh, protein-based salads to its Deli case in all stores...
May 15, 2018Previous four tournaments generated more than $3.1 million for retailer’s Simply Give programGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give have set a $1 million goal for the fifth annual tournament to donate to the Meijer Simply Give program. To...
May 14, 2018Kids area to feature Nickelodeon, Hasbro, Universal Studios & STEM activitiesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will once again engage young golf fans at Blythefield Country Club with an enhanced Kid’s Center – The Discovery Land – that...
May 3, 2018The Grand Taste Garden adds 5,000 square feet of food, music and family funGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic – the best food experience on any tour – is back and expanding to two locations for its third year at Blythefield Country...
Apr 27, 2018Retailer supports new university truck driving programGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – In continuation of its philanthropic support in Marquette, Meijer today donated two reconditioned semi-trucks and trailers to Northern Michigan University’s new CDL Truck...
Apr 18, 2018Store reduced energy consumption by 20.57 percent throughout yearGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Bay City Meijer was named a Biggest Energy Loser in the 2017 Michigan Battle of the Buildings, a statewide awards and recognition program put on by the West Michigan...
Apr 16, 2018New “Shop & Scan” Program allows customers to use smartphone app for faster shoppingGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is unveiling a streamlined shopping checkout program that provides customers yet another way to shop its stores and save time. The program, called “Shop & Scan”...
Apr 11, 2018One mile fun run for kids added to race dayGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Registration for the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s® is now open online. The race will be powered by Gazelle Sports, and will start at 8...
Mar 29, 2018Indie brand NEFF available in Meijer stores across six-state footprintGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is expanding its selection of apparel for young men by adding NEFF, the first authentic core snow and skate headwear company in the world. Available immediately in...
Mar 29, 2018Tickets to the tournament’s expanded Grand Taste food event also availableGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Tickets to the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, held June 12-17, at Blythefield Country Club are now available online. “The Meijer LPGA Classic has something for...
Mar 27, 2018More consumers shopping for in-season produce than ever; Meijer chefs share easy recipesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The arrival of spring usually conjures images of fresh fruits and vegetables, but not necessarily pineapples and artichokes. However, with consumers seeking more in-season...
Mar 26, 2018Orange-flavored cookies, donuts and cupcakes available in all Michigan Meijer stores for a limited timeGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The spring equinox signals the promise of warmer weather and sunnier days, but many Michiganders also celebrate the season change with another local tradition: Bell’s...
Mar 23, 2018Indian Brook Trout Farm utilizes a 10,000-year-old aquifer in Jackson, Mich., highlights retailer’s commitment to seafood sustainabilityGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is taking its seafood sustainability commitment to the next level, thanks to a new partnership with Jackson, Mich.-based Indian Brook Trout Farm. The rainbow trout...
Mar 21, 2018Fifth-year event seeks more than 700 volunteersGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Back for its fifth year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give remains one of the premier events on the Tour, and tournament officials say the success is attributed to...
Mar 15, 2018GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Spring break: That time honored ritual where millions of Americans – especially those living in the cold climates of the Midwest – head to warmer climates for a little...
Mar 14, 2018Meijer Seafood buyers add more varieties of fresh sustainable fish; Chefs offer easy recipesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – When it comes to seafood, as Americans we love our crustaceans, especially in the form of shrimp. The Meijer Seafood buyers report that one of the reasons behind shrimp’s...
Mar 12, 2018Grand Rapids, Mich. – Mayan Buzz Café will open a coffee shop inside Bridge Street Market, the new neighborhood grocery store opening later this year on the corner of Bridge Street and Seward...
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Feb 23, 2018Retailer’s 2017 ad campaigns lauded by West Michigan’s advertising community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that its advertising team won big at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of West Michigan’s annual ADDY® Awards with a record 30 awards. The...
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Feb 15, 2018
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – One of the challenges that many at-home cooks find draining is the time that goes into meal prepping. While testing new soup recipes, the Meijer chefs realized that there...
Feb 12, 2018Meijer expands seafood selection; Columbia River Steelhead lauded as healthy, sustainable fishGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Health experts say that a diet rich in an Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Omega-3s) leads to a myriad of benefits from muscle recovery to guarding against heart disease to fighting...
Feb 9, 2018Meijer chefs share simple recipes to help you celebrate the Year of the DogGrand Rapids, Mich. – The Spring Festival of Chinese New Year kicks off on Feb. 16, celebrating the Year of the Dog. Although celebrations vary by region and household, they all have one custom...
Feb 7, 2018Program generated nearly $8.5 million in 2017 for Midwest food pantriesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Meijer Simply Give program set a record in 2017 with nearly $8.5 million – the equivalent of at least 84.8 million meals – for food pantries through the Midwest,...
Feb 6, 2018Fluctuations in weather can cause eczema flare ups; new creams can bring reliefGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As temperatures ebb and the cold dryness of winter blows across the Midwest, there is one constant: managing winter skin. For some, this means dealing with the annoyance of...
Feb 1, 2018Competitive Scholarship awarded more than $3.5 million since 1975GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship Fund, a competitive scholarship for Meijer team members and their children, awarded $547,000 in 2017 – a record-setting amount since...
Jan 26, 2018Meijer expands selection of Smoked Fresh Salmon with the Introduction of Latitude 45GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Smoked Atlantic salmon used to be a rare delicacy only available at gourmet food stores. Thanks to better sustainability methods used in aquaculture, smoked Atlantic salmon...
Jan 16, 2018GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – It’s no surprise that during the dark frigid months of a Midwest winter, comfort foods reign supreme. And for many Midwesterners, comfort food comes in the form of soup....
Jan 10, 2018The trick is balance; nutrition buyers offer list of plant proteins to tryGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After weeks of indulging during the holidays, many Americans regard January as the month to get back to the basics by adopting healthier eating regimens. According to...