It’s Earth Week! Meijer’s environmental sustainability initiatives began over 50 years ago following the first Earth Day in 1970. Company announcements from 1971 and 1972 describe Meijer’s early Anti-Pollution Program. We’ve come a long way in 50 years, including green infrastructure, waste reduction, earth-friendly products and packages, and clean energy—for more on Meijer’s past and present of environmental sustainability actions visit the virtual tour (link in bio). #meijersustainability #earthday2021 #earthweek #whatwouldfreddo #1970s #recycling #retailhistory 
It’s Earth Week! Watch this space for stories and examples of Meijer’s 50+year history of environmental sustainability practices. Vice President of Logistics Tom McCall shares some great stories from his 34 years with Meijer, including the development of our award-winning fleet. Watch Tom’s complete video for more on his career path, his experiences with Fred Meijer and his pride in his remarkable Logistics team, via the MHC virtual tour, link in our bio. #meijersustainability #meijertrucks #smartwayexcellenceawards #earthday2021 #environmentalstewardship #retailhistory 
It’s Earth Week! Watch this space for stories and historical examples of Meijer’s 50+year history of environmentally sustainable practices. Senior Sustainability Analyst Christina Britton talks about her role in managing environmental data and helping set goals that will enable our company to reduce its carbon footprint, support green infrastructure, preserve clean waterways, and reduce waste. Thanks Christina and the Sustainability team for your inspiring work for Meijer! For Christina’s full story, please visit our virtual exhibit Meijer and Environmental Sustainability-Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day using the link in our bio. #earthday2021 #meijer #greeninfrastructure #retailerswithheart #locallygrown #retailhistory 
It’s Earth Week! Watch this space all week for stories and examples, past and present, of our company’s 50+year history of environmentally sustainable practices. Here, Bridge Street Market Manager Ken Bair talks about the local focus of our market format stores, reducing our carbon footprint, providing accessible, affordable fresh food in the neighborhoods for supporting local growers and producers. Thank you Ken and our market format teams in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Royal Oak! For Ken’s full story please visit our virtual exhibit with the link in our bio. #bridgestreetmarket #earthday2021 #shoplocal #livesustainably🍃 #retailhistory #michiganhistory 
Yesterday we gave a presentation on the history of the women of the Meijer family and their legacy of passion for the retail industry, customer focus and loyalty to their family-owned company. Thanks for your enthusiasm and positive energy Meijer Central Region Women at Meijer and allies! You are our living legacy!! First slide, top row: the Meijer family in 1949 in front of Meijer’s Supermarket on Eastern Avenue, Bottom row: Gezina, Hendrik and Fred Meijer at the construction site for the first Thrifty Acres (Store 311), Gezina Meijer Company President looking at the store design with VP and son Fred, and Gezina as President signing negotiated union contacts. Second slide: Gezina Meijer’s statement in a 1973 company newsletter. She was 87 years old, English was her second language, by this time she had been cashier, utility clerk, Head of Properties, President and Chairman of the Board for the company she helped found, advocating for women’s equality all the way. #womenshistorymonth2021 #womenatmeijer #womeninbusiness #retailhistory #meijer #archives 
The last line of Meijer’s very first wholesale order shows that we cared about your puppies even before we had the grand Pet Departments our stores have today!On June 20, 1934, Hendrik Meijer signed this order for canned dog food, as well as coffee, cereal, soap, and other essentials, to fill the Northside Grocery’s shelves for the first time. Customer focused no matter who we’re feeding! Happy National Puppy Day! #nationalpuppyday #meijer #greenvillemichigan #retailhistory #archives #petdepartment 
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Meijer’s original winning team was a family of four, Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children Johanna and Fred. This picture shows how Meijer’s current strategy, CTC, reaches back into our history: Hendrik stands with his children and their neighbors in front of their remodeled first store in 1935 with its brand new sign. The remodel was done in anticipation of a bigger A&P opening in Greenville later that year. Not to be outdone, the family expanded operations, sold personal possessions to pay for new equipment and shelving, and worked together to keep their customers coming back for value at an affordable price. Guess what, over 85 years later, we’re still here! Customer Focus, Win With Our Team, Passion to Compete! Hendrik Meijer, standing second from left, Johanna beside him, Fred standing second from right. Not pictured, Gezina Meijer (she was the photographer, like most moms!) #ctc #meijerhistory #retailhistory #companyculture #archives 
This 1990s picture of Fred Meijer, “Celebrity Reader” for the day at a local elementary school, reminds us what an avid reader and lifelong learner he was. A true Renaissance man, Fred enjoyed talking to schoolchildren about his love of learning and the importance of finding the fun in each day. Happy Read Across America Day! #fredmeijer #meijer #whatwouldfreddo #readacrossamericaday #retailhistory #archives #michiganhistory