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Hendrik Meijer (December 28, 1883 – May 31, 1964) was a Dutch businessman who founded the supercenter chain Meijer in the United States. He is the great-grandfather of former Republican Michigan congressman Peter Meijer.
Learn how Hendrik Meijer, a local barber in Greenville, Mich., opened the first Meijer's Grocery in 1934 and created the original supercenter concept. Explore the history of Meijer's growth and innovation from 1934 to 2015, including its entry into new states, markets, and programs.
Hendrik Meijer was a Dutch immigrant who founded the Meijer super center retail chain in the U.S. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1907 and opened his first food store in Michigan in 1934. He died in 1964 at the age of 80. Learn more about his life, family and legacy from this web page.
Jun 7, 2022 · Jun 7, 2022. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 7, 2022 / PRNewswire / -- Sixty years ago Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened a store in Grand Rapids called "Thrifty Acres" – and pioneered the American supercenter. While that innovative concept has grown into a retail phenomenon, Meijer remains a strong family company that is always committed to its ...
Aug 20, 2009 · Learn how Hendrik Meijer, a Dutch immigrant barber, started a grocery store in the Depression and built a retail empire with his sons and grandsons. Read about their challenges, innovations and values in this Corp! Magazine cover story.
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A biography of Hank Meijer, the industrial/commercial leader and the grandson of Hendrik Meijer, the original founder of the Meijer super center retailing chain. Learn about his life, education, career, and family background.
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