Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
Dive Brief: Meijer announced it will virtually hold its "Lift Local Supplier Event," a summit for local suppliers to pitch their products to company buyers, on April 1, according to a press release published Wednesday. The summit will hone in on the categories of grocery, baby, beauty and personal care, over-the-counter and wellness. Suppliers of retail-ready products in the six states where Meijer has store locations – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin – may apply to be included in the event by Feb. 19. Meijer will partner with sourcing firm ECRM and its sub...