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For Immediate Release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com June 12, 2013 Meijer Opens New Supercenters in Northern Indiana 190,000-square-foot stores in Portage and Warsaw part of $200 million investment GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will open two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters in Northern Indiana on Thursday, Meijer Co-Chairman Hank Meijer announced today...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com May 9, 2013 Meijer Marks Milestone with 200th Store Opening Retailer continues to support communities it serves through job creation, buying local GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will open its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich. on May 16, continuing its commitment to support the communities it serves by creating more than 200 jobs...

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com May 7, 2013 Meijer Simply Give Double Match Days Generates more than $500,000 for Hungry Families in the Midwest Retailer thanks customers for generosity during the two-day event GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer customers generously donated $184,230 during Simply Give Double...

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968, christina.fecher@meijer.com March 25, 2013 Meijer Offers Double Match Days to Restock Food Pantry Shelves During Spring Simply Give Campaign Retailer’s Double Match Days proven to generate tremendous support for local pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will once again double match every customer’s $10 Simply...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com March 19, 2013 Meijer Expands Made in Michigan Initiative Statewide Retailer, Michigan State University Product Center feature 55 new Michigan made products to promote small businesses GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer has expanded its program that supports Michigan small businesses to feature 55 new Michigan-made grocery...

For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968, christina.fecher@meijer.com March 7, 2013 Meijer Launches “Nu-Me Weight Loss Challenge” with $15k in Prizes for Team Members Wellness Contest is first-of-its-kind for Meijer and partner, NuVal GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is partnering with the nutritional scoring program, NuVal, for the first-ever “Nu...

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Feb. 25, 2013 Meijer Offers Fresh Michigan-Grown Tomatoes in the Winter State-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse grows Michigan tomatoes in Coldwater, Mich. year-round GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer has something customers have been missing: Fresh, vine-ripened Michigan-grown tomatoes year-round, even in the middle of...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Meijer Announces Investment of More Than $160 Million in 2013 Six new supercenters, five remodel projects to create more than 1,500 new jobs in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana communities GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will finalize an investment of more than $160 million in new and remodeled stores this year...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Jan. 24, 2013 Meijer mPerks Digital Coupon Program Reaches 1 Million Subscribers December sets record with 101,000 new members, more than $5 million in savings provided to Meijer customers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that its free digital coupon program, mPerks, hit 1 million subscribers after...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Jan. 15, 2013 Meijer Announces Appointment of J.K. Symancyk to President Mark Murray to move into new role as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today the appointment of J.K. Symancyk as president of the company, one year after he assumed the role of chief operating...

For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-540-6108, christina.fecher@meijer.com Matt Nitowski, 323-356-0429, matt@artworkforeducation.com Dec. 6, 2012 Meijer, Artwork for Education Help Local Schools Raise Funds by Turning Student Artwork into Greeting Cards Local students’ artwork on sale in 30 Meijer stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Midwest retailer Meijer wants to ensure all children...

For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-540-6108, christina.fecher@meijer.com Dec. 3, 2012 Meijer Team Members Contribute $3 Million to 2012 United Way Workforce Campaign Yearlong pledges benefit local United Way agencies across the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – For the second consecutive year, Meijer team members raised $3 million for the 2012 United Way Workforce Campaign that aims to...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Oct. 25, 2012 Meijer Moves to Traditional Butcher Shop Experience with Full-Service Meat Counter Selling only the Certified Angus Beef ® brand Retailer is 1 st in the Midwest to exclusively sell Certified Angus Beef ® brand at USDA Choice prices GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is moving its meat department...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Nov. 15, 2012 Meijer Announces Winners in Small Business Toy Contest Two small U.S. toy companies win exclusive distribution on Meijer.com for 2012 holiday season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer has announced the winners of the Meijer Next Great Toymaker contest . Wagon of Blocks by Circa Toys in Franklin, N.C...

For Immediate Release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Nov. 14, 2012 Meijer To Offer All-Day Doorbusters on Black Friday Retailer announces great holiday deals and expanded times for doorbusters to reduce the stress of holiday shopping for Meijer customers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is making holiday shopping easier for customers by offering aggressive Thanksgiving...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Nov. 8, 2012 Meijer Again Expects to Lead the Midwest with Lowest Per-Pound Price on Turkeys More reasons to be thankful: Turkeys priced as low as 43 cents per pound GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is once again announcing aggressive pricing on turkeys that are expected to lead the Midwest in low-price Thanksgiving...

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968, christina.fecher@meijer.com Nov. 5, 2012 Meijer Launches Holiday Simply Give Campaign with Double Match Days to Support Hungry Midwest Families over the Holiday Season Retailer’s Double Match Days part of holiday in-store sampling event Nov. 9-10 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will double match every customer’s $10 Simply Give donation...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Nov. 1, 2012 Meijer Drops Prices On More Than 400 of Season’s Hottest Toys In-store and Online Retailer also releases its Top 25 Toy List for the holiday season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will continue to be a toy destination this holiday season, offering customers the lowest prices on the hottest toys...

For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-540-6108 christina.fecher@meijer.com Oct. 23, 2012 Meijer Supports United Way Literacy Programs Across the Midwest Retailer's partnership with Better World Books provides customers an outlet for unwanted used books GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Midwest retailer Meijer is supporting United Way literacy programs across the Midwest through a new partnership...

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Oct. 22, 2012 Meijer Expands its Food Rescue Program Across the Midwest Retailer’s food rescue program continues to grow with 80 percent store participation GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is proud to announce continued growth of its hunger relief efforts by once again expanding the retailer’s food rescue...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Oct. 4, 2012 Meijer Extends Summer Fuel Savings Program through Holiday Season Credit card discount offers customers 10-cent savings per gallon during busy travel season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is pleased to announce that its summertime fuel savings program will continue through the holiday, providing...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Oct. 2, 2012 Meijer to Hire 12,000 New Team Members for 2012 Holiday Season Strong business, company growth prompt need for additional team members GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of new employees for its stores as it prepares for this year’s holiday season...

Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Sept. 12, 2012 Meijer Customers Gave Generously During Simply Give Week to Support Hungry Families in the Midwest Donations for the week exceed $145,000 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer customers generously donated $145,800 throughout Simply Give Week to help food pantries throughout the Midwest restock their shelves. That effort, combined...

For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Sept. 4, 2012 Meijer Pharmacy Expands its Free Medication Program with Generic Substitute for Lipitor ® * (atorvastatin calcium) Retailer is the first in the Midwest to offer the free cholesterol lowering medication GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – In an effort to help families be heart healthy, this week Midwest retailer...

For Immediate Release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Aug. 27, 2012 Meijer Matches Simply Give Donations 2-to-1 during Simply Give Week In Support of Hunger Action Month Retailer’s hunger relief efforts in September also include food rescue expansion GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will double match every customer’s $10 Simply Give donation made Sept. 2-8...