Meijer

Meijer is a privately-owned, family-operated retailer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 1934 by Hendrik Meijer, the company has grown from a small grocery store into a leading supercenter chain in the Midwest.

Meijer pioneered the supercenter concept in 1962 with the opening of "Thrifty Acres" in Grand Rapids, combining groceries and general merchandise under one roof.

Operations and Scale

Today, Meijer operates over 500 stores across six states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. These stores include supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations.

The company employs more than 70,000 team members and offers a wide range of products and services.

Product Offerings

• Groceries: A comprehensive selection of fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy products, and bakery items. Many stores feature locally grown produce and full-service deli counters.
• General Merchandise: Clothing, electronics, home décor, health and beauty products, toys, and sporting goods. Seasonal items such as garden supplies and holiday décor are also available.
• Pharmacy Services: Prescription services, health screenings, immunizations, and drive-up pharmacy services at many locations.
• Fuel Stations: Adjacent fuel stations known as Meijer Express, offering gasoline, convenience store items, alternative fuels, and electric vehicle charging stations.
• Financial Services: Select locations offer banking services including ATMs and in-store banking facilities.

Community Engagement

Meijer is committed to supporting the communities it serves by donating more than 6% of its net profit annually to local organizations. It sponsors hundreds of community events focused on hunger relief, diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, environmental sustainability, and local efforts.

Locations

Meijer operates stores in a variety of cities across its service states including:

• Michigan: Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, Warren, and others.
• Ohio: Seven Hills, Cleveland, Dayton, Huber Heights, Toledo, Rossford, and more.
• Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne, New Albany, Carmel, and additional sites.
• Illinois: Joliet, Naperville, Sycamore, and others.
• Kentucky: Lexington, Louisville, and nearby cities.
• Wisconsin: Kenosha, and surrounding areas.

Meijer's dedication to quality products, excellent customer service, and community involvement has solidified its position as a trusted retailer in the Midwest.