GRAND RAPIDS, MI - When Meijer first pulled back the curtain on its new grocery store concept back in September, we knew two of its first stores would soon be making their way to Southeast Michigan. Now, those two stores, located in Lake Orion and Macomb Township, have opened their doors, meeting shoppers with an innovative one-stop shopping concept.

"As a company, we've opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets, and Meijer Express locations, and that feeling of excitement and anticipation as you welcome customers in for the first time never gets old," Executive Chairman Hank Meijer said. "But opening the doors of these stores feels particularly special because of the unique need they'll fulfill in our customers' everyday lives."

As explained in a press release, the stores' condensed footprints of 75,000–90,000 square feet offer the food-focused shopping experience the retailer is known for alongside all the most essential categories a customer might need for a quick trip or weekly restock, including fresh produce and grocery, floral, and more.

Focused on providing a streamlined shopping experience for day-to-day needs, the Meijer Grocery stores feature unique design elements that enhance the shopping experience in terms of both aesthetics and convenience, such as wide aisles for quick navigation and rear-access coolers that allow team members to refill refrigerated items without crowding the sales floor. In addition, the stores will feature many of the same convenient, customer-centric checkout solutions Meijer supercenter shoppers have come to rely on.

"We look forward to seeing these new stores further our mission of enriching lives in the communities we serve, not just by offering convenient shopping solutions and positive economic impact, but also as strong and active community partners," Meijer President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Keyes said. "When we plan a new store, our relationship with that community begins long before the doors open, and strengthens as we grow."

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