{"id":141758,"date":"2022-12-07T23:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T17:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-meijer-brightens-holiday-for-in-store-and-pickup-customers-with-nearly-400000-in-surprise-holiday-shopping-sprees\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T00:40:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T04:40:02","slug":"meijer-ilumina-las-fiestas-para-los-clientes-de-las-tiendas-y-los-que-recogen-sus-productos-en-estas-con-casi-400000-en-vales-de-compra-sorpresa-por-fiestas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/meijer-ilumina-las-fiestas-para-los-clientes-de-las-tiendas-y-los-que-recogen-sus-productos-en-estas-con-casi-400000-en-vales-de-compra-sorpresa-por-fiestas\/","title":{"rendered":"Meijer Brightens Holiday for In-Store and Pickup Customers with Nearly $400,000 in Surprise Holiday Shopping Sprees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>Ninth annual Very Merry Meijer tradition delighted customers across the retailer&#8217;s 262 supercenters and neighborhood market stores<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 7, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Meijer checkout lanes and parking lot pickup spaces were the backdrop for many tears of joy and relieved expressions on Saturday as the retailer celebrated its ninth annual Very Merry Meijer event by surprising hundreds of customers with a special holiday shopping spree. Meijer Store Directors and Executives surprised one in-store customer with a <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000<\/span> shopping spree and two Meijer Pickup customers with <span class=\"xn-money\">$250<\/span> coupons along with gift bags full of Meijer products in each of the retailer&#8217;s 262 stores across the Midwest. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnevidfb71left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\" title=\"Meijer celebrated its ninth annual Very Merry Meijer holiday celebration by surprising hundreds of customers across its stores with nearly $400,000 in Meijer shopping sprees.\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"playerFrameVideo\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1963820\/Very_Merry_Meijer.mp4\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" data-poster=\"http:\/\/\" data-autostart=\"false\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;For most families, the holidays are a time for celebrating traditions, and our family is no different,&#8221; Executive Chairman <span class=\"xn-person\">Hank Meijer<\/span> said. &#8220;Very Merry Meijer is among our favorite holiday traditions because we get to spread cheer and give thanks to our customers and team members. Seeing the joy on their faces when we surprise them warms our hearts and reminds all of the true spirit of the season \u2013 which is why we keep doing this every year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The retailer returned to the tradition&#8217;s roots by surprising customers with a <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000<\/span> gift card upon checkout \u2013 just as they were about to pay for their purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The look of surprise on their faces always brings us such cheer,&#8221; Meijer President &amp; CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Keyes<\/span> said. &#8220;Very Merry Meijer embodies the spirit of the season that giving is truly better than receiving. Our teams look forward to it every year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>After incorporating surprises for Meijer Pickup shoppers into the nearly-decade old tradition last year, the retailer continued the new addition again this year.<\/p>\n<p>In total, the nine Very Merry Meijer events held since 2014 gifted an estimated 4,200 customers with more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.8 million<\/span> in toys, clothes, electronics, groceries and small appliances.<\/p>\n<p>Customers were randomly chosen for the surprise and came from all walks of life, but one thing united them all \u2013 the looks of disbelief on their faces upon receiving their Very Merry Meijer surprises.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Dillon and Jenna Pearce<\/span> were recipients of the <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000<\/span> surprise at the <span class=\"xn-location\">Springfield, Ill.<\/span> Meijer. The parents of three were committed to sticking to a tight <span class=\"xn-money\">$400<\/span> budget during their holiday shopping trip on Saturday after unexpected home repairs this summer depleted much of their Christmas fund.<\/p>\n<p>As they shopped, the pair also felt the stress of recent news that their youngest would need to have surgery soon at less than a year old, taking Jenna away from work for a significant period and adding unexpected medical bills to their plates. When Meijer Store Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Craig Knapp<\/span> approached them with a <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000<\/span> gift card, they struggled to find words to express their feelings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are very unsure what exactly we did, or said, or if we appropriately shared our gratitude through the utter shock and disbelief that we had been selected,&#8221; the Pearces said in a letter to the store following the event. &#8220;After leaving your store, and the shock subsided, we cried together as we felt the huge impact and relief this gift provides for our family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The parents went on to say they would use the surprise to not only give their children a happy holiday, but also to stock their pantry for several grocery trips to come.<\/p>\n<p>Meijer also continued its tradition of celebrating its team members through the Very Merry Meijer festivities, surprising three team members in each of its stores with <span class=\"xn-money\">$200<\/span> shopping sprees as well.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was completely shocked,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Lois Smith<\/span>, a Cashier at the <span class=\"xn-location\">Cedar Springs, Mich.<\/span> Meijer. &#8220;With all the health issues I&#8217;ve had recently and not being able to work, this means so much.\u00a0 It will help a ton. Meijer has taken such good care of me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>View the Very Merry Meijer surprises <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=86948343&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Fmeijerwire%2Fverymerrymeijer2022&amp;a=video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">video<\/a> and follow the fun on social channels at #VeryMerryMeijer.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Meijer:<\/b> Meijer is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Rapids, Mich.<\/span>-based retailer that operates 499 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin<\/span>. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the &#8220;one-stop shopping&#8221; 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=2104222160&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2F&amp;a=www.meijer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.meijer.com<\/a>.\u00a0Follow Meijer on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=3215231387&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijer&amp;a=%40Meijer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Meijer<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=2008665031&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijerPR&amp;a=%40MeijerPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@MeijerPR<\/a>\u00a0or become a fan on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=4087933869&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmeijer&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2b7dleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg2b7dleft\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 156px;\" title=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d 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.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d 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.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Video &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=4135219395&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1963820%2FVery_Merry_Meijer.mp4&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1963820%2FVery_Merry_Meijer.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1963820\/Very_Merry_Meijer.mp4<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3731041-1&amp;h=504111109&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Meijer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>Ninth annual Very Merry Meijer tradition delighted customers across the retailer&#8217;s 262 supercenters and neighborhood market stores<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 7, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Meijer checkout lanes and parking lot pickup spaces were the backdrop for many tears of joy and relieved expressions on Saturday as the retailer celebrated its ninth annual Very Merry Meijer event by surprising hundreds of customers with a special holiday shopping spree. 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