GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When most teenagers were getting ready for Halloween, Larry Levin was putting on a shirt and tie for his first day at work. The busy holiday season was just about to start, so his friend’s dad offered him the chance to give the job a try and find out whether he had what
Editor’s Note: NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson offers the following statement reguarding the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event on Thursday that centered on flu vaccinations and COVID-19. I want to thank and recognize Heather Schultz, a pharmacist at a Meijer Pharmacy in Saginaw, Michigan, for representing the profession, the industry, her
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer was recently named a Gold Level winner of the 2020 Employer Partners of Inclusion Awards in recognition of its ongoing commitment to providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The award is presented by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), a state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations,
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced that holiday shoppers will be able to use the services of its Meijer Pickup program at no charge on orders over $50. The move is part of the retailer’s initiative to provide holiday shoppers with multiple ways to conveniently and safely shop its stores, Meijer said in an October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the Center for Disease Control warns against traditional trick-or-treating and customers wonder what a socially-distant Halloween will look like for their families, Meijer expects “Boo Bags” to become the go-to way to celebrate the season. “Boo Bags” come from the “You’ve Been Booed” Halloween trend increasing in neighborhoods during the last
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. — Meijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for its achievements in reducing refrigerant emissions across all its supercenters over the past year. The retailer earned a Superior Achievement Award for reaching its refrigerant leak rate goal by installing leak detection systems, following robust maintenance policies and by
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As flu season approaches and COVID-19 remains at the front of customers’ minds, Meijer pharmacists are expecting record-breaking turnout for patients getting their flu shots over the next few weeks. The retailer expects to administer nearly double the number of flu-shot immunizations compared to last year. “When it comes to getting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Looking to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Meijer is encouraging its customers to use its new contactless pharmacy tool to manage prescriptions, schedule vaccinations and fill out required forms on their smartphones before visiting the Meijer pharmacy. The retailer launched its new progressive web app technology earlier this year and has
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With schools across the Midwest starting classes this week, Meijer is making it a little easier for teachers who will be buying school supplies for their classrooms and home offices out of their own pocket. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is extending its 15 percent discount on classroom essentials to be available
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new survey from retail chain Meijer documents how the pandemic has changed the ways in which both parents and teachers prepare for fall as school districts reveal return-to-learn plans for in-person and virtual learning. Among the results, the study reveals that nine out 10 parents rate safety measures as a
In this installment of our Video Forum series, Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer Inc., and current chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, talks about his priorities at NACDS, the response of his company and the industry to COVID-19, and the pivotal role that retail pharmacies will play in
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer president and chief executive officer Rick Keyes announced on Thursday that the chain has opened five supercenters across the Midwest. Located in Manitowoc, Wis., Sycamore, Ill., Bad Axe, Mich., and Brimfield and Lorain, Ohio, the 159,000-square-foot stores offer a state-of-the-art shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop in a specialty store environment. “These new stores
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced Thursday it is offering free support to blind and low vision customers by partnering with the Aira app to increase accessibility and ease in their shopping trip. The Midwest retailer is the among the first in the Midwest to provide customers free access to the app while shopping at any
