<p>Meijer has now opened two new <B>190,000-square-foot</b> supercenters outside of Indianapolis. These new supercenters feature <B>more than 600</b> high quality varieties of fresh produce, a meat department offering custom cuts, and a bakery providing fresh bread baked four times daily, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “Indianapolis is a very important growth area for us,” said Co-Chairman Doug Meijer. “We’re excited to bring the Meijer difference to our new neighbors in Plainfield, Whitestown, and their surrounding communities.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The Plainfield and Whitestown stores will create more than <B>540 new jobs</b> and provide local residents with a great option for one-stop shopping, fresh produce, and a full-service pharmacy.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “As a pioneer of one-stop shopping, we’ve always strived to offer variety to our customers and look forward to bringing our fresh offerings to the Indianapolis area,” said Whitestown Store Director Shaun Kriskovich. “Whether you’re looking for fruits and vegetables delivered daily, getting your yard ready for summer or seeking answers about a nagging health concern, we look forward to providing value to anyone who steps through our door.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Meijer also has other expansion plans in mind. Previously on ANUK, we reported that the retailer plans to open <B>10 to 12 stores a year</b>, with a large portion of those locations to be in Wisconsin. Check out our previous story, linked below.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.andnowuknow.com/buyside-news/meijers-rapid-expansion-plans-12-new-stores-horizon/10978/jordan-okumura" target="_new"> Click here to read: Meijer’s Rapid Expansion Plans with 12 New Stores on the Horizon </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> What else does Meijer have in store for the region…and how will competing retailers respond? Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow as we continue following Meijer’s rapid expansion.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.meijer.com" target="_new"> Meijer </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
