Meijer Announces New Store Hours and Dedicated Times for Seniors, Customers with Chronic Health Conditions, Essential Service Workers and Team Members

Retailer makes changes to ensure all customers get the products they need

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Mar 19, 2020, 13:16 ET

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today it is adjusting its store hours for the foreseeable future to allow more time for team members to deep clean and restock its stores, as well as dedicated hours for senior citizens, customers with chronic health conditions, essential service workers and its team members.

New store hours are as follows:

Meijer stores will close overnight at 10 p.m. local time, beginning Friday, March 20, and will open each morning at 8 a.m. local time.
Meijer Express convenience store locations will close overnight at 10 p.m. and open each morning at 8 a.m.; pay-at-the-pump fuel sales will remain available 24 hours a day.
Meijer stores and pharmacies will provide dedicated shopping times for senior citizens and customers with chronic health conditions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. local time.
Meijer stores and pharmacies will provide dedicated shopping times for essential service workers and Meijer team members on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. local time.

"These are unprecedented times that require appropriate action to ensure we are supporting the communities where our customers and team members work and live," said Rick Keyes, Meijer President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our adjusted store hours will ensure all of our customers have access to the products they need in the cleanest shopping environment possible."

Essential service workers include all medical workers, first responders and law enforcement. Meijer is asking its customers and the public to please respect the times for these important groups.

"As we continue to evaluate the store hours that will best serve all our customers, it's more important than ever for us to work together for the greater good of our communities," Keyes said. "All of us at Meijer are proud to serve our customers and we will continue to work through these challenging times together."

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 245 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.