Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Meijer ranks #106 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 70,000 employees worldwide (2020). It is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 106 |
| Headquarters | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Industry | Retail (Grocery & Discount)Fuel stations |
| Employees (global) | 70,000 (2020) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1934}}Greenville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Website | {{URL|meijer.com}} }} '''Meijer Inc.''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|aɪ|.|ər}}, {{respell|MY-ə |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Michigan: median household income $72,389, unemployment 5.0%, state income tax: flat 4.25%.
City guide: Grand Rapids (median rent $1,266, median household income $69,108).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Lear | Manufacturing | 173,700 |
| Ford Motor | Automotive | 169,000 |
| General Motors | Automotive | 156,000 |
| Trinity Health | Health care | 120,000 |
| Stryker | Health technology | 53,000 |
| Whirlpool | Home appliances | 41,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
About 70,000 worldwide (2020), per the company's reported figure.
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
It ranks #106 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.