Detroit's Meijer Grand Opening Discussion

[Detroitdave]

For those who aren't aware, The Meijer at 8 Mile and Woodward had its grand opening today.

Needless to say, I was impressed. It seemed like your typical Meijer store. It was on jam too, as I'd swear everybody and their momma from all over the city and inner ring suburbs paid a visit to the store today [[granted, the Kroger at 7 Mile and Gratiot was the same way when it first opened)

There were some minor design differences though, such as the interior color being mostly black/brown/white versus the typical red/blue in most other stores. Also, this location only has door in and out [[I'm guessing a subtle way to limit the amount of shrinkage, as security will only have to monitor one door).

Although majority of the shoppers were black, there seemed to be a fair amount Caucasian shoppers mixed in there as well, granted I would say it was less diverse than the Whole Foods in Midtown. Same goes for the employees.

I also like how easy it is to get in and out of the store from 8 Mile, thanks to the Michigan U-Turn and the traffic signal they put at the entrance.

Quite frankly, given this location is just about as close to my neighborhood in NE Detroit as the Roseville and Warren stores, I may start coming here to do any of my food or other shopping.

Well you beat me to it ! :-) I agree with pretty much everything you said you hit it right on the head !
I was really impressed also they really pulled all the stop , they really went all out ! it's a beautiful store , its set up is different than typical store and the color scheme is different also the layout is a little different .

You description was dead on . I also notice the make up of the people shopping , I notice all types and yes even Caucasian , so they aren't too afraid to venture across 8 mile :-)

If they keep it clean and safe people will keep coming , it's really close to my house so I will be shopping there . All and all a good thing

Go check it out you will be impressed !

Detroit a food desert no more !?

[Danny]

Let the shoplifting begin!!!

There's security in every corner, WATCH OUT!

[Danny]

This new Meijer Detroit store better work. Long ago Kroger put their Detroit store on E. 7 Mile Rd. and Gratiot Ave. and didn't work out.