Meijer
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Meijer Inc. (/ˈmaɪ.ər/, MY-ər; stylized as meijer) is an American supercenter chain that primarily operates throughout the Midwestern United States. Its corporate headquarters are in Walker, Michigan, which is a part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.[6][7] Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. About half of the company's 259 stores are located in Michigan; the others are in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The chain is ranked by Forbes as the 14th-largest private company in the United States,[8] and is the country's 21st-largest retailer by revenue as of 2020.[4]
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Retail (Grocery & Discount) Gasoline stations |
Founded | 1934; 90 years ago (1934) Greenville, Michigan, U.S. |
Founder | Hendrik Meijer |
Headquarters | Walker, Michigan, U.S. |
Number of locations | Stores: 259[1] Gas stations: 208 |
Area served | Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin[2] |
Key people | Frederik Meijer, former chairman emeritus Hank Meijer, co-chair Mark Murray, co-chair Doug Meijer, co-chair Rick Keyes, President and CEO[3] |
Products | Groceries, clothing, footwear, gasoline, sporting clothing, bedding, furniture, jewelry, health and beauty products, toys, sporting equipment, electronics, housewares and pet supplies |
Revenue | US$20.5 billion (2022)[4][failed verification] |
Owner | Meijer Companies LTD. (Meijer family (100%)) |
Number of employees | 70,000 (Jan. 2020)[5] |
Website | meijer |