Meijer Stores

Meijer is a regional American supermarket chain based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. About half of the company's 181 locations are located in Michigan, with additional locations in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. (copied from http://coupon-printable.blogspot.com)



Tuesday, April 29, 2008

More Commercials

Lawsuit

About two months ago, I emailed someone at Meijer to tell them about my blog. I know this was a very self serving and shameful act. I admit that I was looking forward to being contracted by their marketing department. However, I was also wanting to share with Meijer just how wonderful I think their store is. For several weeks after the email, I noticed on my sitemeter that there were several Meijer people that were looking on my blog. Excitement abounded! I thought it was only days until I got a call. However, in the last three weeks or so I have noticed that they are no longer looking at my blog. I have concluded one of two things has happened. Either a supervisor at Meijer realized his employees were wasting, sorry, spending a lot of quality time, looking at my blog and put an end to it, OR they have gathered enough information to put together a class action lawsuit against me for using their name and logo. I really don't know what "class action" means, but I am sure the blog is coming to an end. I would suggest that if you have posted on this blog, you make every effort to distance yourself from that user name and deny that you know anything about Meijer other than being the name of a hot dog.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Signs and Wonders

This weekend my wife and I ventured to Michigan for a wedding. Along the way, we passed this sign.
It was taken on our cell phone so it is a bit hard to read. It says, "Meijers isn't the only savings place." and is on a sign for a church. Clearly, Jesus and Meijer offer great savings. Though of a vastly different variety.

Also on this weekend trip, we went to Meijer Gardens. For those who are new to the blog, there should be a link somewhere on this page to take you there. Or type in Meijer Gardens in the search box to the right. It is really a phenomenal place. People from all over the world come there to see the gardens, as well as a variety of artistic displays. Really, I don't think I have been there without hearing someone speak a language that I don't recognize. Below is a bronze statue of Fred and Lena Meijer. This was also taken with a cell phone so I apologize for the poor quality.


If you are ever near Grand Rapids, stop by this place. It also has a kids garden with all kinds of hands on things to do. Currently there is a butterfly exhibit going on.