Our Meijer Relationship

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Meijer was founded in 1934 by Hendrick Meijer in Greenville, Michigan as a convenience grocery store. In 1962, Hendrick, and his son, Fred pioneered the first supercenter format store in America. Meijer now offers a complete one-stop shopping experience, from Grocery and Health and Beauty Care to over 40 other departments including Apparel, Automotive, Home Decor, Pharmacy, Electronics, Pets and more.

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Key Company Facts

Opened 264th store in 2023

Almost 70,000 team members

14th largest "privately-owned" company in the United States

9th largest grocery retailer in the United States

Third generation family owned business

Located in 6 Midwestern states (MI, IL, IN, OH, KY, WI)

Presence in many of the largest cities in the USA

Stores are on average 200,000 sq/ft.

Meijer Philosophy

Meijer continues to operate on a simple philosophy that led Hendrik to start this business in the first place: "...take care of your customers, team members, and community... and all of those will take care of you, just like a family."

Meijer Core Values

Customers

Fred Meijer always said, "Customers don't need us, we need them." At Meijer, we focus on our customers and thrive by meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations.

Competition

Retailing is a fast-paced business that demands continuous improvement. Meijer is committed to keeping our competitive spirit strong and staying nimble and flexible to win in the marketplace.

Family

Meijer is a family business. We believe in treating each other with dignity and respect. We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Freshness

Meijer is known for freshness. A focus on fresh food, thinking and innovation makes us better at serving our customers.

Safety

Meijer provides a safe and healthy environment for our team members. We create a safe shopping experience for our customers and offer products and services to help our customers lead healthier lives.