March 16, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, Meijer
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer registered more than 35,000 people in less than 24 hours after opening registration for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics that begin next week at Ford Field. The retailer opened its online registration process just after 4 p.m. on March 15, and immediately saw an extremely high volume of people register to participate in the
March 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer, Rick Keyes
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As part of its ongoing commitment to support its communities during the pandemic, Meijer announced today that it’s giving an extra $1 million to itsSimply Give food pantry partners across the Midwest. The donation comes on the heels of the $7.6 million the program generated throughout 2020. “It has become clearer just how vital food
March 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, Jason Beauch, Meijer
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In response to a national effort to accelerate the safe re-opening of schools, Meijer is partnering with the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) on plans to launch a series of vaccine clinics at its stores next week to streamline the process for vaccinating teachers and school staff across the state. The
February 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer, Meijer president and chief executive officer Rick Keyes
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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
January 26, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When fitness equipment like kettlebells, hand weights and dumbbells became hot sellers at the start of the pandemic, Midwestern retailer Meijer created a Michigan-made solution to bolster supply and address the more than 300% increase of demand its stores were seeing as shoppers enhanced their home gyms. That solution is making
January 25, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer, Meijer Inc.’s Simply Give program
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc.’s Simply Give program raised more than $7.6 million in 2020 to help food pantries feed hungry families in their communities. “Despite the difficult circumstances many families faced last year, we were proud to join forces with our customers to help those who needed it most,” said Cathy Cooper, Senior Director
January 20, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer, Peter Whitsett, virtual Localization Summit
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced Wednesday that it will host its first virtual Localization Summit, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants. “We are proud to be a Midwestern retailer and want to carry products that highlight our communities,” said Peter Whitsett, Meijer executive
January 13, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines, Meijer
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwest retailer Meijer has been chosen by the State of Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the State of Michigan and more than 250 pharmacies throughout its six-state footprint. The retailer is also announcing a text-based registration process for those who want to register to receive
December 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Beyond the Bag Initiative, Meijer, Vik Srinivasan
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative aimed at identifying, testing and implementing sustainable solutions to move beyond the single-use plastic bag. It’s among the retailer’s latest efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling, said Vik Srinivasan, senior vice president of Properties and Real Estate. “Meijer operates under the philosophy
December 14, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccine, Meijer, Meijer pharmacies, Rick Keyes
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As more pharmaceutical manufacturers move closer to approved COVID-19 vaccines, pharmacies within Meijer locations are gearing up for an extensive vaccine administration program throughout its six-state footprint. “Throughout this pandemic our stores and store teams have played an important role in supporting communities throughout the Midwest,” Meijer president and CEO Rick
November 12, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Black Friday shopping, Meijer, Peter Whitsett
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has revealed a sneak peek at weeklong holiday deals that will replace traditional Black Friday sales its stores have offered in recent years. The ads are the latest in the retailer’s continued efforts to provide customers opportunities to adjust their shopping strategies due to the pandemic. The sneak peek confirms sales will
November 11, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —Meijer has been recognized as a SmartWay Excellence Award winner as a mixed carrier by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the third year in a row The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s fleet is the only four-time recipient of the distinct honor nationwide in the mixed carrier category, said Tom McCall,
November 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
2020 holiday shopping, Meijer, Meijer president and chief executive officer Rick Keyes
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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
November 5, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts, flu shots, Meijer, State of Michigan
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the State of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, including those who are uninsured or have limited insurance