GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwest retailer Meijer has been chosen by Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the state and more than 250 pharmacies throughout its six-state footprint. The retailer also announced a text-based registration process for those who want to register to receive the
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of the top shopping trends of this season at Meijer stores is higher sales of holiday décor, the company said Monday. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer says it has seen a significant increase in outdoor decorations compared to last year. Due to the pandemic, customers are repurposing dollars normally spent
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer said Thursday that it has joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative that seeks to find sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bags. The move is part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling, said Vik Srinivasan, senior vice president of properties and real estate. “Meijer operates under
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — 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 six-state footprint. “Throughout this pandemic our stores and store teams have played an important role in supporting communities throughout the Midwest,” Meijer president and CEO
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
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In 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 clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage. The walk-up and drive-through events will be held on
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has been recognized by the state of Ohio for its commitment to providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The retailer was recently named a Gold Level winner of the 2020 Employer Partners of Inclusion Awards, in recognition of its ongoing commitment to providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced that holiday shoppers will be able to use the services of its Meijer Pickup program at no charge on orders over $50. The move is part of the retailer’s initiative to provide holiday shoppers with multiple ways to conveniently and safely shop its stores, Meijer said in an October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its third small-format store today, in a new mixed-use development near downtown Lansing, Mich. The 37,000-square-foot Capital City Market anchors the 150,000-square foot BLOCK600 development that includes 40 residential apartments and a 122-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. “We’ve been looking forward to opening our doors after working
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit on November 12, the company said Tuesday. “Focusing on supplier diversity is an important part of our diversity, equity and inclusion journey,” Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said. “While we have always valued diverse partnerships, this event exemplifies our commitment to building a
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has been 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 retailer earned a Superior Achievement Award for reaching its refrigerant leak rate goal by installing leak detection systems, following robust maintenance policies and by
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As 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 weeks. The retailer expects to administer nearly double the number of flu-shot immunizations compared to last year. “When it comes to getting