Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer with supercenters in five Midwestern states, will invest more than $75 million in a major remodel project for stores in Michigan and Ohio, with eight Michigan stores benefiting from this new initiative. The announcement was made by Hank Meijer, CEO of the company.
"We are pleased to reinforce our commitment to these communities," said Meijer. "Our customers expect high standards from us, and our investment in these stores will ensure they continue to receive our best." This initiative focuses on 10 stores in key locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Planning has already begun in a number of stores and project completion is slated for the end of the year.
These remodel projects include lighting, heating, refrigeration, exterior lighting and parking lot maintenance. Additionally, the introduction of newer technology in key areas during the remodel process is reducing energy usage and resulting in a more energy-efficient store.
Meijer also plans to open two new stores in 2011, including a 192,000-square-foot supercenter in Stevensville, Mich., and Meijer's third "small format" store, which will be located in the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park, IL. These two new stores represent an investment of more than $25 million and will create as many as 400 full- and part-time jobs.
