Kelly
Recent Meijer visit, to my surprise they had a sign up...
I shop Meijer alot, as its my favorite store located in Portage Indiana. Usually have positive experiences when I go. Trained, efficient cashiers, friendly and professional... a few exceptions of course, but they are no longer there.(wink) Store is hugh, well stocked, a variety of brands available. Bakery, deli, fresh meats., veggies and fruit..always! Big respect for the head managers, Jim who you call to get things resolved..by-passing the Bullsh*t. On my recent visit, I wanted to replace a few fish that transitioned, to fish heaven, and to my surprise they had a sign up ..buy one for $1.00 get one free..which is nice since many are priced at 4 to 5 bucks each. Speaking with the staff, which he asked to remain anonymous, I had noticed what appeared to have been some tanks with oxygen pumps off and fish grouping at the top..I scolded this young man and told him I was going to take pics of this and send it to Peta. The young man opened the slide doors in front of the tanks exposing the pumps going..he explained that the fish often did that when he came around, thinking it was feeding time. I apologized quickly, relieved, because I had seen once, (at a different location) where they turned off the pumps, and let the fish die..if they didn't sell. Meijer is going through remodeling and wanted to sell off the Remaining fish..but even at 1 dollar..they still had quite a few. I told the young man, the manager should just sell them 10 for $5 bucks, to clear them out...so he went to speak to his manager, which was Polly, also a supervisor with backbone. To my delight, Polly told him to let the customers have them for...free! Instead of killing them, or trying to get money..she opted to let Meijer customers take them home ..no charge. As a animal advocate..this meant a lot to me. Exception was made for the sake of the living beings we call Aquarian fish, and for the good of the customers. So, top respect to a really great store with great leadership! 👏