The newest grocery store in the area, the community eagerly waited for this new Meijer to open.
First, if was supposed to open Spring of 2022, then late Summer of 2022..... then again at some point before the year. Low and behold, it finally opened on January 26, 2023.
It's a grocery store. It's brand new, so of course it's super beautiful (if you can use that word for a grocery store). It's clean, very well stocked and organized. The lay out was easy to navigate and aisles are wide for multiple shoppers to get down and around. Early this morning I saw several spots in the store where they designated marked down items, for quick sale. I also noticed a ton of red clearance sticker items, including fresh meat, produce and gorgeous specialty celebration cakes. Also marked down for quick sale. I didn't have one employee say HI to me, which I thought was odd. I figured they'd be pushing the friendliness factor. But it didn't upset me.
This is a Meijer Grocery. Its not a regular Meijer Store. The bigger Meijer are typically 180,000- 200,000 sq. ft in size and offer approximately 230,000 items for the consumer. This new Meijer Grocery in Macomb MI is a much smaller store. It makes for quicker, more efficient shopping trips. The smaller store also is supposed to leave less of a carbon footprint (or so they say). Meijer Grocery stores are typically 75,000-90,000 sq. ft and carry significantly less items. It's a more food-focused shopping experience. This location has tons of fresh produce including a a huge selection of organic. They also have a great selection of plant based items in all sections of the store. They carry all the grocery items you're used to at your other favorite grocery store. They have in-store meat cutters, again with tons of organic animal protein. Gorgeous bakery complete with in-store cake decorators. Seriously, I was most impressed with the cakes- especially the marked down priced ones- they were a A full service deli and lots of grab and go options and quick ready made meal items for those hectic days you just can't or don't want to cook. They offer a large in-store pharmacy and drive-thru pharmacy, for ease and convenience. Other areas include health & beauty care, baby items, pets and household essentials. They also have a card & party and floral section.
This new Meijer offers a TON of Michigan made products like Crispelli's Bakery, Blake's Farm apple cider and hard cider, and my favorite- tons of ethic Middle Eastern items from Dearborn, just to name a few.
Lots of self check outs to get in and out fast, just as I did.
It's great store. It really is. Who doesn't like anything new and shiny and clean. Hopefully it will stay this way.
It's definitely worth checking out, but to be honest, I doubt I'll go out of my way to shop here. But in passing I would pop in to check out the good deals and clearance finds. read more