However, Walmart wasn’t the first company to boast this kind of shopping experience.
Before Walmart, a midwestern retailer opened a supercenter and became known for pioneering this store concept.
Here are five major differences between the two retailers.
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Store footprint
Walmart and Meijer’s store reach is arguably the biggest difference between the two companies.
Walmart is a behemoth, operatingmore than 10,500 stores and warehouse clubsacross 19 countries, according to itswebsite.
Across the globe, the retailer employs around 2.1 million associates.
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In the U.S., the Arkansas-based chain has 4,609 locations and employs approximately 1.6 million associates.
The chain also has 599 members-only Sam’s Club locations.
Meijer, on the other hand, has a significantly smaller presence.
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The retailer employs about 70,000 people.
Take Meijer Grocery, for example.
These stores are between 75,000 and 90,000 square feet.
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The first two Meijer Grocery stores opened in Lake Orion and Macomb Township, Mich., in January 2023.
The third will open in Noblesville, Ind., onJuly 11.
Additionally, Meijer has opened several other smaller-format stores over the past six years.
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These stores include Rivertown Market in Detroit and Fairfax Market in Cleveland.
Meanwhile, Walmart’s store portfolio looks a little different.
These stores include more energy-efficient equipment and lighting, along with lower impact refrigerants.
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Delivery Options
Like many retailers, Walmart and Meijer both offer pickup and delivery options.
However, there are some differences.
For instance, Walmart offersInHome delivery, a service that has associates delivering orders directlyinsidecustomers' homes.
Similar to Instacart, this Target-owned subsidiary includes a personal shopper who will fulfill digital orders.
