GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwestern superstore chain Meijer is preparing to expand its presence in the Rust Belt, setting its sights on Western Pennsylvania.
“Building on our success in Northeast Ohio and the amazing response we’ve received from those communities, we have started acquiring properties in Western Pennsylvania,” said Erin Cataldo, Meijer external communications manager, in a statement. “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.”
The company has not yet announced specific store locations.
“Our expansion into this market reflects our commitment to serving more customers with fresh, affordable groceries, one-stop shopping and outstanding service,” Cataldo added. “We look forward to introducing ourselves to these communities and are committed to being an active and engaged neighbor.”
The move follows Meijer’s other store investments this year. In May, the company opened three new supercenters in Northeast Ohio, shortly after launching a neighborhood concept store in the north suburbs of Detroit.
Competition in and around Pittsburgh has intensified, with Wegmans planning its first store in Cranberry Township and hometown grocer Giant Eagle outlining a $100 million investment plan.
Privately held Meijer operates more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets and express locations across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
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