This week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) visited a Lansing Meijer Pharmacy to sign legislation related to pharmacy benefit manager issues. The Governor’s press release quotes Rick Keyes, Meijer president and CEO, and NACDS immediate past chair and current Board of Directors member. Keyes is pictured here, behind the Governor as she signs the legislation into law.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Author and consultant Jim Collins is perhaps best known for applying the concept of the flywheel effect to the business world. Introduced in his book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t, the theory eschews the notion that an organization advances by sudden, dramatic surges, asserting instead
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer said Thursday that it is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible patients – regardless of where they received their original vaccine series – at all its pharmacies across the Midwest. “We’ve come a long way these past 18 months, but in order to continue on that path and
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — To encourage eligible individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Meijer announced on Wednesday that it will give customers a $10 coupon off any purchase when they complete the vaccination process at a Meijer store. The retailer is also offering a separate coupon for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will return this year to continue its tradition of kicking off the summer and feeding hungry families. The 2021 tournament will be held June 17-20 at Blythefield Country Club. “The Meijer LPGA Classic has become a summer tradition for numerous families and its cancellation last year was one of
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer on Monday announced an investment of $1 million in 19 Urban League chapters across the Midwest that align with its focus areas of economic impact, health, workforce development and education. The retailer said the move is part of an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. “Meijer cares about the communities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is preparing to launch a series of vaccine clinics this week at stores throughout the State of Michigan with plans to administer up to 25,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by week’s end. The vaccines will be administered to Michiganders 65 years and older who have pre-registered through the company’s vaccine registration
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS Retail Advisory Board (RAB) met virtually on Tuesday, bringing together retailers and suppliers who confront priority industry issues and who advise the NACDS Board of Directors on consumer-goods topics. RAB Chair Rick Brindle, vice president, industry development, Mondelez International, said, “We would prefer to be together at NACDS Week in New York
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As customers prepare for an unusual holiday season, Meijer offers increased safety and convenience measures to ensure a better experience for everyone. “This holiday season will be different for many customers, so we are pleased to make adjustments that will provide additional flexibility, while allowing them to enjoy all we have
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced on Tuesday that it will host its first virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for Meijer merchants looking to bring the next great item onto their shelves. “Focusing on supplier diversity is an important part of our diversity, equity and
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — St. Charles, Ill. Meijer store director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute’s Store Manager Awards. The prestigious retail award celebrates store managers across the country who generate sales growth, provide great customer service and play an integral role in the community. “This is only possible because
ARLINGTON, Va.— NACDS announced on Wednesday that Rick Keyes, president and CEO, Meijer, Inc., will serve as NACDS chairman, effective June 1. Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health, The Kroger Co., will perform duties of the NACDS vice chair, in addition to her role as treasurer. Keyes assumes the chairmanship, per the NACDS bylaws, following the transition
ARLINGTON, Va. – Rick Keyes, president and chief executive officer of Meijer Inc., has succeeded Richard Ashworth as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Triggered by Ashworth’s resignation as Walgreens president to become CEO at Tivity Health Inc., the transition adheres to the association’s long-established succession plan. Keyes, who had been NACDS
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced Monday that it procured and has already begun distributing 750,000 KN95 face masks to help frontline workers and first responders throughout the Midwest. The retailer is working with COVID-19 Emergency Response Teams or municipal health departments to centrally manage the distribution to healthcare workers or first responders in those
