• FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 14 Aug 2012

    August 14, 2012: Meijer Opens New Marketplace Store in Chicago Community of Berwyn

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com August 14, 2012 Meijer Opens New Marketplace Store in Chicago Community of Berwyn Cermak Plaza Store 15 th Meijer in Chicagoland GRAND RAPIDS, MI (August 14, 2012) – Nearly one year after launching its first new format store in the Chicago market, Meijer Marketplace , Meijer delivers another new...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 10 Aug 2012

    August 7, 2012: Meijer Executive Janet Emerson Joins Feeding America West Michigan's Board of Directors

    Meijer Executive Janet Emerson Joins Feeding America West Michigan’s Board of Directors Executive Vice President of Retail Operations recognized for commitment to hunger relief GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer Executive Vice President of Retail Operations Janet Emerson has been selected to serve on Feeding America West Michigan’s Board of Directors. Emerson will be among 18 other board members who...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 23 Jul 2012

    July 16, 2012: Meijer Looks For Next Great Toymaker in Small Business Toy Contest

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com July 16, 2012 MEIJER LOOKS FOR NEXT GREAT TOYMAKER IN SMALL BUSINESS TOY CONTEST Retailer offers two small U.S. toy companies a chance at exclusive distribution on Meijer.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, has announced the launch of the Meijer Next Great Toymaker contest...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 23 Jul 2012

    June 19, 2012: Meijer Joins EPA's Innovative GreenChill Partnership

    For immediate release Meijer Media Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com GreenChill Media Contact: Keilly Witman 202-343-9742 Witman.Keilly@epa.gov f June 19, 2012 MEIJER JOINS EPA’S INNOVATIVE GREENCHILL PARTNERSHIP Meijer commits to greener refrigeration systems to help protect the environment GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer, the Grand...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 23 Jul 2012

    June 14, 2012: Meijer Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Pioneering the Supercenter Concept

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com June 14, 2012 Meijer Celebrates 50 th Anniversary of Pioneering the Supercenter Concept Innovative approach to retailing changed the way people shop GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – It has been 50 years since Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened “Thrifty Acres” in Grand Rapids, marking the birth of the nation’s...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 20 Jul 2012

    June 12, 2012: Meijer Announces New Fuel Savings Program

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com June 12 , 2012 MEIJER ANNOUNCES NEW FUEL SAVINGS PROGRAM Retailer Enhances Credit Card Discount To Provide 10 cents savings per gallon of gas throughout the summer season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, has announced a new summertime fuel savings program providing customers...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 20 Jul 2012

    May 21, 2012: Meijer Launches 24/7 Pharmacy Services at Alpine Store to Better Serve Grand Rapids Customers

    For immediate release Contact: Dave Peterson, 734-844-2775, David.Peterson@meijer.com May 21, 2012 MEIJER LAUNCHES 24/7 PHARMACY SERVICES AT ALPINE STORE TO BETTER SERVE GRAND RAPIDS CUSTOMERS Alpine Meijer Pharmacy now providing in-store and drive-thru services around the clock GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, now offers its pharmacy services around the clock to...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 26 Apr 2012

    April 26, 2012: Meijer Announces Seafood Sustainability Initiative

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com April 26, 2012 Meijer Announces Seafood Sustainability Initiative Comprehensive certification program to be completed by end of 2012 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, has announced the launch of a comprehensive seafood sustainability initiative, which will ensure all Meijer...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 4 Apr 2012

    April 4, 2012: Meijer Executive Karen Morris Recipient of The Network Journal's 2012 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com April 4, 2012 Meijer Executive Karen Morris Recipient of The Network Journal’s 2012 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards Senior Vice President of Human Resources recognized for commitment, character and accountability GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer Senior Vice President of Human Resources Karen...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 29 Mar 2012

    March 28, 2012: Meijer Acquires Bareman's Dairy Plant, Announces New "Purple Cow Creamery"

    Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com March 28, 2012 Meijer Acquires Bareman’s Dairy Plant, Announces New “Purple Cow Creamery” Holland, Mich.-facility to produce Milk for all Meijer stores in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, announced today the acquisition of plant operations at Bareman’s Dairy, a local...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 13 Mar 2012

    March 13, 2012: 2011: A Year of Hunger Relief for Meijer

    For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com March 13, 2012 2011: A Year of Hunger Relief for Meijer Retailer worked to address hunger in the Midwest through variety of philanthropic efforts GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer has been committed to helping fight hunger in the Midwest for several years, but that cause solidified as a corporate focus last year. ...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 27 Feb 2012

    February 27, 2012: Meijer Donates $10,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank and Forgotten Harvest Through Retailer's "Get Gifted" Online Holiday Contest

    For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Meijer Donates $10,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank and Forgotten Harvest Through Retailer’s “Get Gifted” Online Holiday Contest Donation will provide more than 34,000 meals to feed the hungry in southeast Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer has donated $10,000 to two southeast Michigan...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 30 Jan 2012

    January 30, 2012: Meijer Donates Trucks Valued at More Than $200,000 to Local Food Banks, Community Partners

    For immediate release Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Meijer Donates Trucks Valued at More Than $200,000 to Local Food Banks, Community Partners Retailer Provides 18 Semi-Tractors to Community Partners in Four States to Help Fight Hunger GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2012) – While Meijer donates to thousands of charitable organizations throughout the year, helping...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 30 Jan 2012

    January 27, 2012: Meijer Announces Appointment of J.K. Symancyk To Chief Operating Officer

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Meijer Announces Appointment of J.K. Symancyk To Chief Operating Officer Structural Changes Include Addition Of Industry Veteran Peter Whitsett To Meijer Leadership Team GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 27, 2012) – Meijer, the Grand Rapids-based retailer, announced today the appointment of J.K. Symancyk to the newly created...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 23 Jan 2012

    January 23, 2012: Meijer, Michigan State University Product Center promote Meijer small businesses with launch of Made in Michigan initiative this month

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Meijer, Michigan State University Product Center promote Meijer small businesses with launch of Made in Michigan initiative this month Select Meijer stores statewide to prominently feature 49 new Michigan made products GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2012) – Meijer and the Michigan State University...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 19 Jan 2012

    January 19, 2012: Meijer Donates Nearly $10,000 to Help St. Vincent de Paul Open Temporary Location After December Fire Destroyed Lansing Thrift Store

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Meijer Donates Nearly $10,000 to Help St. Vincent de Paul Open Temporary Location After December Fire Destroyed Lansing Thrift Store Thrift store still in need of cash registers, shopping carts and in-kind donations GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2012) – Meijer has donated nearly $10,000 in merchandise...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 12 Jan 2012

    January 12, 2012: Meijer, Johnsonville Sausage Team Up For Creative Football-Themed Facebook Poetry Contest

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Meijer, Johnsonville Sausage Team Up For Creative Football-Themed Facebook Poetry Contest Top 10 Vote-getters Receive Ultimate Fan Package Complete with a Grill and Flat Screen TV GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 12, 2012) – As excitement builds toward the biggest football game of the year, Meijer and Johnsonville...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    December 20, 2011: Meijer, Coca-Cola Team Up to Donate $50,000 in Gift Cards to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christina Fecher 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Meijer, Coca-Cola Team Up to Donate $50,000 in Gift Cards to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Donation will ensure 480 Chicago children receive a brighter Christmas GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (December 20, 2011) – Meijer is strongly committed to giving back to the communities it serves, and is proud to partner...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    December 15, 2011: Meijer Donates $10,000 in Gift Cards to Help Feed Illinois Residents in Need

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Meijer Donates $10,000 in Gift Cards to Help Feed Illinois Residents in Need Retailer Continues Commitment to Help Fight Hunger During the Holidays GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (December 15, 2011) – An estimated 500 Illinois residents will be able to put food on their tables this holiday thanks in part to a donation...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    December 6, 2011: Meijer.com adds fresh-cut Christmas trees to its online mix of holiday items

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Dec. 6, 2011 Meijer.com adds fresh-cut Christmas trees to its online mix of holiday items Retailer continues to expand its online holiday offerings, increase sales of premium items GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is taking customer convenience to a whole new level this holiday season by expanding its online holiday offerings...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    November 21, 2011: Gingerbread Bites Back! Meijer Offers a Full Plate of Gingerbread-themed Contests for the Creative, Artistic or Humorous At Heart

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Gingerbread Bites Back! Meijer Offers A Full Plate of Gingerbread-themed Contests for the Creative, Artistic or Humorous At Heart Holiday Contests Will Include Funniest Video, Most Original Gingerbread Man, And More GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2011) – The elusive gingerbread man has been caught...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    November 18, 2011: Meijer, Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization partner to ensure memorable Thanksgiving meal for 500 families in need

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christina Fecher (616) 735-7968 christina.fecher@meijer.com Meijer, Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization partner to ensure memorable Thanksgiving meal for 500 families in need “Baskets of Love” contain turkeys, potatoes and other Thanksgiving fare GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 18, 2011) – Meijer is strongly committed to giving back to the communities...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    November 17, 2011: Meijer launches digital holiday contest, customers can win $10,000 plus a bonus $10,000 to a local food pantry

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi (734) 844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Meijer launches digital holiday contest, customers can win $10,000 plus a bonus $10,000 to a local food pantry “Get Gifted” contest helps customers experience Peace of Mind, Joy of Giving this holiday season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 17, 2011) – Adding another digital element to its holiday efforts...
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    • 11 Jan 2012

    November 16, 2011: Meijer Unveils Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday Door Busters to Kick-Start Gift-Giving Season

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Meijer Unveils Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday Door Busters to Kick-Start Gift-Giving Season Aggressive door-buster deals help Meijer customers experience “Peace of Mind, Joy of Giving” GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2011) – Meijer is kick-starting the holiday season by providing customers with...
    • 16 Nov 2011

    November 14, 2011: Meijer Again Leads the Midwest with Lowest Per-Pound Price on Turkeys

    For immediate release Contact: Frank Guglielmi, 734-844-2781 frank.guglielmi@meijer.com Nov. 14, 2011 Meijer Again Leads the Midwest with Lowest Per-Pound Price on Turkeys Midwest supercenter chain makes Thanksgiving Day meals affordable with turkeys priced as low as 35 cents per pound GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer is announcing aggressive pricing on turkeys this season and will continue to lead the Midwest...