October 30, 2023 by MMR
2023 Legacy Awards, Fred Meijer Award, Fred Walker, Hank Meijer, Meijer, Meijer executive chairman Hank Meijer, President's Award
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has announced the winners of its 2023 Legacy Awards, which the retailer describes as the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive. Six individuals were recognized in two categories: the Fred Meijer Award, named for the retailer’s co-founder, is given to one team member annually who demonstrates the values of
June 7, 2022 by MMR
Hank Meijer, Meijer, Meijer president and CEO Rick Keyes, Meijer Thrifty Acres, Rick Keyes, supercenter
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc. noted Tuesday that it was 60 years ago when Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened a store in Grand Rapids called “Thrifty Acres” that pioneered the American supercenter format. “The opening of ‘Thrifty Acres’ in June 1962, was history in the making, although I’m not sure our dad and grandfather realized
December 10, 2020 by MMR
Hank Meijer, Meijer, Meijer president and CEO Rick Keyes, Very Merry Meijer
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer continued its “Very Merry Meijer” tradition of surprising a customer in each of its supercenters and stores across the Midwest with a $1,000 Meijer shopping spree. The retailer also decided to respond to the challenging year by rewarding 1,300 additional customers with $100 gift cards. “We recognize that many holiday
December 2, 2016 by MMR
Hank Meijer, Meijer Inc., Rick Keyes
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer president Rick Keyes will take on the additional title of chief executive officer, effective January 1. In that post he will succeed current CEO Hank Meijer, who will serve as executive chairman of the Meijer board. “We have witnessed Rick’s deep understanding and appreciation of our culture and his passion
March 2, 2016 by Scot Meyer
Hank Meijer, Meijer, remodels, store openings
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc.’s expansion plans for the year include an investment of more than $400 million in projects that will include the construction of nine new Meijer supercenters and the remodeling of 32 other outlets. “We are pleased to continue to grow and invest in the Midwest communities that have supported us