The Hillsdale location will be the 127th store in the state. Courtesy | Facebook
Meijer in Hillsdale will open its gas station today and its store on May 14.
“As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Meijer this year, we’re thrilled to be opening a new store in our home state to mark the occasion,” said Shawn Buckner, vice president of Meijer’s Mid-Michigan region. “We know value and convenience are top of mind for our customers, and we look forward to providing a one-stop shopping experience that offers both here in Hillsdale.”
In addition to groceries and produce, the store will have a bakery, deli, garden center, pharmacy, pet department, and more, according to Kelli Quintana, the Meijer store director.
Quintana said Meijer is on track to hire more than 300 employees.
“Our hiring goal for supercenters is generally between 300 and 350, and we’re almost there,” Quintana said. “There are about 20 positions still posted at jobs.meijer.com for this store, ranging from overnight stocker to cake decorator, as well as clerks in several departments.”
Construction on the store started last spring. The store celebrated “turnkey” on March 25, 2024, the day on which most construction was complete and the construction team handed over the building keys to the store leadership. The store is now working on internal improvements and stocking the shelves.
“The team is working to build out interior shelves and fixtures and will begin stocking those shelves soon with non-perishable food items, as well as apparel, home goods, toys and more,” Quintana said. “We are installing signage, testing technology, and ensuring the store is ready to serve our customers on day one.”
All city construction permits have been completed and closed, said Alan Beeker, City of Hillsdale zoning administrator.
The store will host several events to celebrate its opening, according to Quintana. The first 100 customers on each day during May 15 to 17, beginning at 6 a.m, will receive a special giveaway prize. The store will hold events on May 19, 25, and 26 for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City of Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford said on Facebook he was thrilled for the store’s opening and the jobs it will bring to the town.
“One of the great things is how many Hillsdale grads Meijer employs, and how many Hillsdalians they have hired and are hiring,” Stockford said.
Meijer worked well with the city during construction, according to Beeker.
“The corporation was efficient and professional in their project development and responsive to any requests by the city during development,” Beeker said.
The location will be Meijer’s 127th store in Michigan. The chain has stores across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, according to its website.
“We look forward to welcoming customers in the door on May 14,” Quintana said. “The team is ready and we can’t wait to serve the community in this brand-new store.”
