Meijer Announces New Fuel Savings Program

Retailer Enhances Credit Card Discount To Provide 10 Cent Savings Per Gallon Of Gas Throughout The Summer Season

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Jun 12, 2012, 12:19 ET

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, has announced a new summertime fuel savings program providing customers with a 10 cent per gallon discount on fuel at all 179 Meijer gas stations. This new discount program became available to Meijer credit customers on June 8 and will continue through September 3.

"Meijer is always looking for ways to save our customers money," said Co-Chairman Hank Meijer. "Gasoline prices have a major impact on family budgets, so we are pleased to be able to offer these savings to all Meijer credit card holders in time for their summer travels."

Year round, Meijer credit card holders receive a 5 cent savings per gallon of gas purchased at Meijer gas stations. Doubling the offer will help save Meijer customers money at the pump during the busiest driving season.

The Meijer fuel savings program is very popular with customers because it allows them to save at the pump without any required purchase inside the store. When customers use their Meijer credit card, issued by GE Capital Retail Bank, to purchase gas at Meijer stations, the pump will recognize the use of the card and customers will see the 10 cent per gallon reduction on the pump readout. No coupons are needed and there's no need to make a purchase inside the store to receive the discount.

The offer is valid at all Meijer gas stations and no minimum fuel purchase is required. Meijer currently carries three standard grades of gasoline, as well as diesel and kerosene, and E-85 at most locations throughout Meijer's five-state region.

Customers who don't already have a Meijer credit card can apply at any Meijer store, online at www.Meijer.com/creditcard or via QR link with their smartphone. By opening up a Meijer credit account, customers will also save 10 percent off their first purchase on merchandise in the main retail store and will receive monthly specials. Meijer Platinum MasterCard holders can earn even more with 20 percent off grocery, health and beauty care rewards and coupons after earning 2000 rewards points. One point is given for every $1 spent inside Meijer and everywhere MasterCard is accepted.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 198 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. As a pioneer of the "one-stop shopping" concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive electronics departments, garden centers and apparel offerings. Additional information on Meijer and the ability to shop for more can be found at www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

Meijer Platinum MasterCard is issued by GE Capital Retail Bank pursuant to a license from MasterCard International, Inc.

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