Hendrik meijer biography sample

HendrikMeijer

Son of Aaldrik Meijer and Renske (Leenhuis) Meijer

Brother of Jantje Meijer, Hilje Meijer, Hendrik Meijer, Hilje Meijer and Harmannus Meijer

[children unknown]

Died at age 80 [location unknown]

Profile last modified | Created 25 Jan 2014

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Biography

Hendrik Meijer, was a Dutch immigrant and a local barber who entered the grocery business during the Great Depression.

His first employees included his 14-year-old son, Frederik Meijer, who later became chairman of the company. The current co-chairmen, brothers Hank and Doug Meijer, are Hendrik's grandsons.

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After studying trends in the grocery industry, Meijer was among the first stores to offer self-service shopping and shopping carts. He also offered staple items, such as vinegar, at bargain prices.

The Greenville store went successfully, and additional Meijer groceries were opened in Ionia and Cedar S