EXCLUSIVEBRANDSOURCING RETAILER/WHOLESALER ...

MEIJER, INC.
2929 Walker Ave. N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504-9428 USA
Tel: (616) 791-2800
Fax: (616) 791-2564
www.meijer.com
Total Fiscal 2011 Sales: $14.3 Billion + (E)
Percentage of Sales in Exclusive Brands: 30%+ (E)
Principal Business: This family owned and operated grocery and general merchandise retailer has
some 196 stores in five Midwest states (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The
stores, described as grocery and general merchandise super centers, feature some 40 different
departments, together stocking some 150,000 items.
EB Identities: Meijer and Meijer Select (3,900 skus), Meijer Natural, Meijer Organics, Markets of
Meijer, plus 27 other brand identities (FoodFair, Main Choice, etc.), Meijer Gold
EB skus: 12,500
Profile: Privately held Meijer credits itself with being one of the pioneers of the superstore
concept, opening its first in Grand Rapids, MI, in 1962. Its stores today, called Meijer Thrifty
Acres, range from 110,000 to 250,000 square feet. Meijer, privately owned, continues to stay out
of the limelight in terms of publicity. Its 28 private label brands cover fashions, hard lines, and
groceries. Its larger stores come equipped with restaurants, such as pizza, Chinese, and grilled
items. Additionally, many Meijer stores have gasoline pumps. Meijer lately has been beefing up
its food department--and with it a stronger “own brand” product selection. Adjusting to changing
market conditions, Meijer is now testing a new ‘mini’ supercenter store, which is about half the
size of its large outlets (around 96,000 square feet), stocking groceries and general merchandise
for local needs and including its private label products. Also, Meijer reportedly is looking to
introduce an entry-level private label product range.
Procurement Contacts: Ralph Fischer, Group VP Foods; Gary Harper, Director DSD
Grocery/Dairy/Frozen; Terry Griffith, Group Vice-President-Merchandising/Foods; Tim
Calderone, Vice-President, Supermarket Operations; Nikki Johnson, Mercchandise Mgr.; Ed
Stormzand, Merchandise Mgr/HBC; Chris Kirkbride, Product Devvelopment Manager