Ask any Midwesterner, and they’ll know.
Like pop, cheese curds, and Caribou Coffee, Meijer is a middle-of-the-country staplethe ultimate super-grocer.
They sell a wide variety of groceries alongside heaps of other products.
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Here are 14 Meijer hacks and facts that make it a mega grocer.
Meijer was the first superstore ever.
While he opened his first store in 1934, this bold move didn’t happen until 1962.
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Get a haircutor a manicure!
They sell everything, from sleepwear and wine to sneakers and gas.
And, of course, groceries!
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In select Meijer locations, there are even restaurants, barbershops, and nail salons.
Their produce is the best of the best.
They’re always ahead of the trends.
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He was one of the first to introduce shopping carts and automated conveyor belts to the shopping experience.
They were one of the first to try Apple Pay.
They were one of thefirstmajor retailers to use Apple Pay and CurrentC.
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Most are open 24 hours.
Most Meijers are open 24 hours a day, almost every day of the year.
Christmas and Christmas Eve.
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The superstore brings a whole different meaning to the word “super.”
They even go a step further by making some non-prescription medicine, like prenatal vitamins, free as well.
Meijer is known for having legendary deals.
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Have you heard of Meijer’s 10 for $10 weekly bargain?
This one’s worth keeping an eye on if you lovecoupons.
Every week, they choose a slew of items that go for just $1 each.
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If you buy 10 of the $1 items, the 11th is free!
We could do all of our grocery shopping with this $10 deal.
you might get Meijer deals digitally.
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Download the app to get rewards and exclusive price cuts.
They were hit with some bad press regarding LGBTQ rights in 2008.
They now encourage equality in many ways.
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They are working to reduce food waste.
Every Meijer has Sandy the Meijer Horse.
If you have ever been to a Meijer, you know what we mean, here.
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For one penny, anyone and everyone is invited to take a ride on their way out.
Meijer’s first-timers, this is a must-try.
For non-Midwesterners, hopefully, this helps clear up what your land-locked cousins are always raving about.
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