Meijer is preparing to expand its presence in the Rust Belt, setting its sights now on Western Pennsylvania.
With the success they built in Northeast Ohio and the amazing response they received from those communities, they have started acquiring properties in Western Pennsylvania,” said Erin Cataldo, Meijer External Communications Manager, said in a statement provided to Progressive Grocer. “While there is no definitive timeline for the opening of new stores on these properties, we’re excited about the prospect of bringing our quality products and exceptional shopping experience to customers throughout Western Pennsylvania.”
Meijer has not yet announced any specific locations for its stores in the area.
The planned entry into Pennsylvania is Meijer’s latest store investment this year. Last May, Meijer opened three new supercenters in Northeast Ohio, not long after launching a neighborhood concept store in north Detroit.
Grocery competition has been increasing in the region around Pittsburgh. Northeast regional grocer Wegmans plans to break into the market with a store in Cranberry Township. Meanwhile, hometown retailer Giant Eagle appears to be defending its turf with its recent announcement of a $100 million investment plan.
Privately owned Meijer operates 276-plus supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets and express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. The Grand Rapids, Michigan based company employs more than 70,000 associates and is No. 23 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer’s 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America. PG also named the company one of its Retailers of the Century and one of its 10 Most Sustainable Grocers for 2025.
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