We're Celebrating

In 1934, Hendrik Meijer, an immigrant from the Netherlands, opened a storefront grocery in Greenville, Michigan.  The town wasn't very big and neither was the grocery store.  However, that store manage to carry enough of what people needed at prices they could afford.

Just about everyone who walked through the door became a loyal customer.  This pattern has repeated itself again and again for seventy-five years.  This success was based in part on Hendrik Meijer and his son, Fred, keeping their standards high and their prices low. 

Also because Hendrik came to an early realization that what brings people back isn't stocked on shelves or piled high on the floor.  People appreciate honesty, integrity and humanity.  Theses qualities are in as much demand today as they were back in 1934.  Every day, in every Meijer, you'll find an unlimited supply.

6 comments (Add your own)

1. Carol Ann Walter wrote:
I enjoyed this piece of history... and I appreciate shopping at Meijers equally as well!

June 22, 2009 @ 9:07 PM

2. Ken wrote:
The kids really liked the hot dogs and brats, along with the popcorn and selection of cold drinks. They also liked the jumping jack. The ballon guy did create some interesting things. Those folks who worked behind the serving tables really worked hard in keeping up with the demand for food and drinks. All in all, a good time was had by all. Oh, that dunk tank was a hit also.
Keep up the good work.

June 28, 2009 @ 6:59 AM

3. Richard wrote:
We enjoy shopping at Meijer's and have our five children, spouses and grandchildren hooked on Meijer's as well. Thank you for providing a great shopping experience via goods and a happy staff.

June 28, 2009 @ 10:54 AM

4. Thelma { Stone} Bernardino wrote:
I remember growing up in Spring Lake Mi in a family of nine of us children going shopping at then It was called Meijer's Thrifty Acres in Muskegon, Mich. as I got married we still shopped there with our 5 children they always had to ride the horse there which was 1 cent then and still is here in Elkhart, IN . So many of our friends from Cross roads Church shop there and we will have coffee & a donut together. also our 2 daughters shop there. I remember filling out a comment sheet in Mich. wishing they would build a store in here. Thank you for coming to Elkhart we love Meijers . The food was so good on Saturday on your 75th. anniversity

June 30, 2009 @ 1:35 PM

5. Barb Franks wrote:
To Whom It May Concern,
We have shopped at Meijer for many years. We buy just about everything there. My husband and I have a 5-member band known as "E.J.'s Country Music Group". We were asked to entertain at the 75th anniversary party at the Newark, Ohio store. Thanks goes to the activities directors and Store Managers. What a Thrill for all of us to be in on the fun. Thank you Meijer!!!!! Here's to another 75 years. God Bless.

June 30, 2009 @ 7:03 PM

6. Julie wrote:
Ienjoyed the article in the grand rapids press. Thanks for not giving into Walmart. I refuse to shop there. Congratulations on 75 years.

July 3, 2009 @ 6:51 AM

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