Meijer unveils new gas station, c-store design in Michigan

Meijer has opened its newly-designed convenience store and gas station, located at 2988 Walker NW, adjacent to the retailer's Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters.

The new 5,500-square-foot facility features a separate full-service Starbucks, a large seating area with free Wi-Fi and phone-charging stations, an 18-fuel pump gas station, and a convenience store that offers a wide range of beverage, fresh produce, organic items as well as grab-and-go meals.

"We believe our customers will appreciate the ease and accessibility that the new design offers and the expanded assortment of freshly-made options that reflects their desire for healthier snacks," said Adam Whitney, Vice President of Gas Stations and Convenience Stores for Meijer.

In the coming months, Starbucks will open a full-service location, which includes drive-thru service, a first for a Meijer stand-alone convenience store, according to a company release.

Later this year, the location will also offer Tesla and other electric vehicle charging stations.

"We are proud to continue to roll out what we see as the future of convenience for our gas station patrons," added Whitney.

Meijer operates more than 240 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.