Meijer

09/04/2012 - 9:56am

In what could symbolize the so-called "patent cliff" that an executive from healthcare market research firm IMS Health spoke of at a recent trade show, a regional mass merchandise chain is taking what used to be the world's top-selling drug and giving it away for free.

06/19/2012 - 11:45am

Meijer joins EPA GreenChill Partnership

Meijer recently joined the U.S. Environment Protection Agency's GreenChill Partnership.

06/15/2012 - 11:30am

Meijer celebrates 50th anniversary of supercenter concept

It has been 50 years since Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened "Thrifty Acres" in Grand Rapids, Mich., marking the birth of the nation's pioneering supercenter and an innovative concept that grew into a retail phenomenon.

05/03/2012 - 12:34pm

Supervalu transitions EVP retail operations role to former Meijer executive

Supervalu on Thursday announced that Pete Van Helden, EVP retail operations, will be leaving the company this spring. Taking his place will be Kevin Holt.

04/27/2012 - 1:35pm

Meijer launches sustainable seafood program

Meijer is launching a program that it said was designed to ensure that its seafood suppliers follow sustainability guidelines, the company said.

04/09/2012 - 10:11am

The Network Journal recognizes Meijer human resources executive

A Meijer executive has received recognition from a magazine for African-American professionals and business owners.

03/29/2012 - 3:05pm

Meijer acquires Michigan dairy

Mass merchandise chain Meijer has acquired a Michigan-based dairy, the company said.

02/27/2012 - 1:07pm

Meijer announces results of 'Get Gifted' online holiday contest

Two Feeding America food banks and a Macomb County, Mich., resident were named winners of Meijer's "Get Gifted" online holiday contest.

01/27/2012 - 4:28pm

Meijer appoints COO

Meijer announced Friday some structural changes to its business, including the appointment of a chief operating officer, a newly created position.

01/24/2012 - 11:11am

Local flavor: Meijer's Michigan stores to feature food products made in the state

Meijer's stores in Michigan will "prominently" feature 49 products made in the state as part of a program to promote local businesses, the mass merchandise retailer said.