Meijer

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. 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, and is the country's 21st-largest retailer by revenue as of 2020.

Not to be confused with Meiji Dairies.
This article is about the Midwest chain of stores. For the Pacific Northwest chain, see Fred Meyer. For people with the name, see Meijer (surname). For the mathematical function, see Meijer G-function.

Meijer Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail (Grocery & Discount)
Gasoline stations
Founded1934 (1934)
Greenville, Michigan, U.S.
FounderHendrik Meijer
HeadquartersWalker, Michigan, U.S.
Number of locations
Stores: 259
Gas stations: 208
Area served
Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin
Key people
Frederik Meijer, former chairman emeritus
Hank Meijer, co-chair
Mark Murray, co-chair
Doug Meijer, co-chair
Rick Keyes, President and CEO
ProductsGroceries, 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)
OwnerMeijer Companies LTD. (Meijer family (100%))
Number of employees
70,000 (Jan. 2020)
Websitemeijer.com
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