Recent Stories

For Daniel Schwarz, getting his Mexican-inspired snack brand, CHUZA, onto Meijer’s shelves was a true "CHUZA" moment. In Spanish, “CHUZA” means hitting the mark, like a strike in bowling or...

What began as a simple experiment in beekeeping has blossomed into a thriving community enterprise for Brent Wesley — known as Wesley the Keeper — the owner of Akron Honey. In 2013, Wesley...

After noticing their father frequently giving away his homemade barbecue sauce to customers at his restaurant, The Rib Shack, sisters Tracey Richardson and Kellye Wicker realized the potential for...

In its 10th year of great golf while supporting communities in need, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continued to support and unite various local and diverse-owned restaurants throughout...

Justin Gill’s grandmother, Judy Yokoyama, played an influential role in his life growing up in Northern California. Along with sharing her wisdom, Judy’s cooking brought the family together...

For decades, Ying Stoller has been showing people how to make healthy and delicious Asian meals at home. From what started as a passion, she turned it into her own business, Ying’s Kitchen, a...

A sense of service is at the core of Jarriel Brown, a Detroit native and disabled veteran whose company, Burst of Life, makes compostable cutlery now carried at our Rivertown and Woodward markets...

Tony Marrero and his twin brother, Tom, launched Wakefield BioChar in 2014. But they give credit to their dad, Thomas R. Marrero, a longtime professor of chemical engineering at the University of...

When Jennifer Wiese’s son, Auggy, was 12, he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. She soon discovered how emphasizing whole food ingredients in his diet could make a difference, which...

Tamika Catchings is a name many know, especially in the Greater Indianapolis area. She’s a basketball legend, escalating from college to the WNBA and then onto the world stage as a four-time...

In a heartwarming display of solidarity and empowerment, the Women at Meijer (WAM) team member resource group (TMRG) recently presented their 2023 Meijer Team Gives donation to two remarkable...

For the past dozen years, Detroit-based beauty entrepreneur Melissa Butler went from creating cosmetics in her kitchen to now, continue to display her brand, The Lip Bar on retail shelves across...

A new sustainable product has hit our stores shelves thanks to Laura Lady, a second-generation Honduran-American, woman entrepreneur. Her product, FryAway takes the guesswork out of what to do...

The mission at Grady’s Garden is simple – to inspire children to eat more veggies. Founded by food industry veterans, Chad Miller and Mike Wheeler, the West Michigan company’s commitment to...

Fairfax Market in Cleveland officially opened by Meijer Jan. 16 and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the community to our newest store. Our Market formats put a spotlight on local...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of poinsettias in a variety of shades, from deep red to creamy white, brighten our Meijer stores before customers carry them out by the armfuls. For more than 60...

Store Director Scott Hoffman has a passion for shopping local, and it shows in his Fort Wayne store, where he’s made a point to bring in local vendors to the Meijer shelves to sit alongside...

“Food is in my blood, I breathe it,” said Chef Calvin Harris, Owner of Spiced Up Seasonings. Calvin grew up in a family that loved food, especially barbeque. It was almost a given that he’d...

Paola Carlson made her debut at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give last year with her floral arrangements and chocolate-dipped strawberries during a luncheon at the golf course. She also had...

Misty Gunter Russian considers herself an “artist by night” – fitting in time for her art in the evenings after her day job in finance administration and between stints caring for her...

Abeer Abo-Shihata’s artwork has been featured in galleries, a library, an airport and a convention center. Now, the Hilliard, Ohio artist is excited to share her work with hundreds of thousands...

For Fishers, Ind. artist Judy Mintze, art is a way to take care of herself. She hopes her artwork featured on products at Meijer during Women's History Month inspires women to prioritize...

For Indianapolis artist Shaunt’e Lewis, art is a way to celebrate her culture and ancestors, and recognize the power of a woman, especially a Black woman. In her piece “Madam Queen,” she...

Melina Brann grew up making art. She took art classes in college but ultimately decided to pursue a career in social work and therapy. In many ways, those two paths have come together as she...

Indianapolis artist Dana Powell-Smith often hears people say they see themselves in her art. “It’s kind of funny to say that because a lot of my work involves triangle people, but people can...