Meijer

The article compares the prices of six school supplies across four stores in Metro Detroit, finding Meijer to be the most affordable option with a total cost of $25.45. Although Kroger was only one dollar more expensive, the report notes that all listed item prices are down 6%-11% from last year, and teachers can receive a 15% discount on supplies at Meijer.

Detroit has fewer national retailers compared to other major cities, prompting officials to implement strategies to attract chains. Mayor Mary Sheffield launched a retail attraction initiative in 2026, hiring Addofio Addo to lead efforts, aiming to retain $3 billion in local spending currently directed to suburbs. Challenges include high property taxes, insurance costs, and historical population decline.

WIC participants in Michigan can now use their benefits online at all 122 Meijer stores, with options for curbside or free home delivery. The program allows separate payment methods for WIC-eligible and non-eligible items in a single transaction, serving over 187,000 women, infants, and children monthly.

Fruit puree pouches sold at Kroger, Meijer, and Target stores are recalled due to potential plastic contamination. PT Organics voluntarily recalled the Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches, which may contain soft, food-grade plastic strands. No injuries have been reported.

Peter Rabbit Organics is recalling Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouches sold at Kroger, Meijer, and Target stores nationwide through mid-July due to a plastic risk. The recall involves baby food pouches distributed at major retailers.

PT Organics Limited is recalling specific Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit pouches due to a packaging defect that could release soft, food-grade plastic strands. The affected 4-ounce pouches, sold at Target, Kroger, and Meijer from March 6, 2026, to July 13, 2026, can be identified by specific barcode, lane numbers, and best-by dates. Consumers are advised to discard or return the product for a refund.

PT Organics Limited is recalling specific 4-ounce Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches sold at Kroger, Target, and Meijer due to a packaging defect that could release soft, food-grade plastic strands. The recalled pouches are identified by barcode 8 15367 01078 0, lane number 4, and specific best-by dates ranging from January 19, 2027, to May 15, 2027. The product was sold from March 6, 2026, to July 13, 2026, with no reported injuries.

PT Organics Limited recalled specific Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches sold at Target, Kroger, and Meijer due to a packaging defect that could release small strands of food-grade plastic. The recall affects 4-ounce pouches with specific barcode and best-by dates, but no injuries have been reported.

The FDA has issued a recall for specific lots of Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. pouches sold at Kroger, Target, and Meijer between March 2026 and July 2026.

PT Organics Limited recalled Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit puree pouches due to potential contamination with soft food-grade plastic strands. The affected pouches, sold at Kroger, Meijer, and Target from March 6 to July 13, have specific UPC and best before dates. Consumers are advised to discard or return the recalled product.

Detroit is experiencing severe air quality due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke, causing air purifiers to sell out in local stores. Residents report difficulty breathing and are improvising safety measures, while online retailers also face delivery delays for air purifiers.

Fireworks safety reminders emphasize precautions during the July 4th holiday, citing past incidents with serious injuries. Canton Fire Department's Bernie Brosnan and a Meijer employee named Takiyah advise using water buckets, avoiding duds, and ensuring responsible adult supervision.

Fourth of July cookout costs reached a record $73.82 for 10 guests nationally, but Michigan families spent $66.06 on average. A fatal shooting occurred in Southgate after a police confrontation, Kim Mathers' warrants were canceled after she turned herself in, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s rematch with Manny Pacquiao was postponed.

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed by a Southgate officer after pulling a sharp object during a retail theft investigation at a Meijer store. The 42-year-old woman present was taken into custody, and the officer involved is on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Michigan State Police.

A man suspected of shoplifting was shot and killed by a Southgate police officer outside a Meijer store near a Dream Cruise event. A witness described the incident as sudden and chaotic, while police stated the suspect pulled a sharp instrument before being shot. The officer involved is on administrative leave, and Michigan State Police are investigating.

A man was shot and killed by Southgate police outside a Meijer store after allegedly lunging at officers with a sharp object during a shoplifting investigation. A woman accompanying him was taken into custody, though details about her charges or relationship to the man remain undisclosed. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene.

A Southgate police officer shot and killed a man in a Meijer parking lot after he allegedly used a knife during a confrontation over a shoplifting incident. The female suspect was arrested, and the officer involved is on administrative leave pending an investigation by Michigan State Police.