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May 7, 2013
Meijer’s Simply Give program raises $500K

Meijer and its customers helped to raise more than $500,000 for food pantries throughout the Midwest. Customers donated $184,230 during the retailer’s Simply Give Double Match Days. Meijer double matched all donations made from April 12-13, bringing the total donation amount to $552,690.

May 6, 2013
Leno to headline global supplier conference

Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, announced that Jay Leno will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Material Handling & Logistics Conference in Park City, Utah, Sept. 8 to 11.

March 25, 2013
Meijer helps restock local food pantries

Meijer announced that it will once again double match every customer's $10 Simply Give donation made April 12 to 13 to help restock the shelves of local food pantries that were depleted over the holidays.

March 19, 2013
Meijer supports small business, with Michigan-made initiative

Meijer has expanded its program that supports Michigan small businesses to feature 55 new Michigan-made grocery products in all its stores statewide, Meijer co-chairman Doug Meijer announced Tuesday.

January 15, 2013
Meijer appoints new president

Meijer has appointed J. K. Symancyk as president, just one year after he was named COO for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer.

June 12, 2012
Meijer launches summertime fuel savings program

Meijer is helping its customers save money on gas this summer, the retailer said.

January 27, 2012
Meijer fills new COO role

Meijer announced Friday the appointment of J.K. Symancyk to the newly created role of COO for the company, along with the addition of Peter Whitsett to the Meijer team as EVP merchandising and marketing.

August 24, 2011
Meijer thinks local with new Chicago store

Meijer announced that it has opened a new, smaller-format grocery store in the Chicago area.

July 26, 2011
Meijer opens small concept store in Chicago

Meijer announced that it is opening a new concept store in the Chicago suburb of Melrose park that will provide a tailored grocery offering and a broad variety of general merchandise.

July 15, 2011
Spartan Stores expands campaign to promote Michigan-made products

In an effort to spread awareness about the abundance of food products made in Michigan, and to help stimulate the state's economy, Michigan-based Spart Stores announced that it has kicked off its expanded "Michigan's Best" campaign in its 97 D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Glen's Markets, and VG's, as well as 250 independent grocery stores.

March 23, 2011
Meijer kicks off eighth Simply Give campaign

Meijer is continuing its pantry donation program by kicking off a springtime campaign.

March 14, 2011
Meijer invests in Ohio and Michigan

The economic downturn has been especially tough on the Midwestern region of the United States, but now Meijer is bringing some renewed hope to the area with news it will invest more than $75 million in a major remodel project for stores in Michigan and Ohio, with eight Michigan stores benefiting from this new initiative.

February 3, 2011
Spartan Stores' Q3 a mixed bag

Net sales for Spartan Stores slightly declined nearly 0.6% to $782.3 million during the third quarter.

January 31, 2011
Meijer brings grocery to customers' doorsteps

Looking to foray into online sales, Meijer is launching a new grocery service for its customers.

January 4, 2011
Meijer donates semi-tractors to support Midwest communities

Meijer last week announced its donation of 35 reconditioned semi-tractors to local food banks, academic organizations and law enforcement throughout the Midwest.

December 13, 2010
Spartan Stores introduces Michigan-made ice cream line

Grand Rapids-based Spartan Stores has announced the introduction of its new Michigan-made Indulgent Creations premium ice cream. Four Indulgent Creations will be available year round through Spartan Stores D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Felpausch, Glen's Market, and VG's Stores, as well as through nearly 400 independent stores in Michigan and Northern Indiana selling Spartan Stores brand products.

December 7, 2010
Meijer cutting toy prices

Meijer announced that it is slashing prices on more than 350 popular products in its...

November 21, 2010
Meijer expects online sales to double this holiday season

Meijer reported that it expects its online sales to double this holiday season beginning with...

November 9, 2010
Meijer brings back 'Simply Give' food pantry campaign

Meijer announced that it is once again implementing its "Simply Give" food pantry campaign to...

November 3, 2010
Meijer to install electric vehicle charging stations at Michigan stores

Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain, has announced plans to install electric vehicle charging...

October 12, 2010
Bissell launches two new products

Bissell is unveiling two new floor cleaners that can help Americans get the job done...

September 20, 2010
Meijer expands fresh food donation initiative

Meijer announced that it is expanding its fresh food donation initiative with plans to bring...

August 29, 2010
Meijer launches digital coupon service

Meijer has launched mPerks, its first digital coupon program ......

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