He was the founder of the Meijer chain of supermarkets and department stores. He was also the chairman of the company until his death in 1964. His son, Frederik Meijer, took over the company and expanded it to become one of the largest retailers in the United States. Hendrik Meijer's net worth and salary are not publicly available.
Hendrik Meijer was a Dutch immigrant who founded the Meijer chain of supermarkets and department stores in 1934. He was the chairman of the company until his death in 1964, and his son, Frederik Meijer, took over and expanded the business. Hendrik Meijer had a net worth of $2.5 billion at the time of his death, though his salary is not publicly available.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.5 billion (2024)
About
Dutch immigrant who opened the first Meijer grocery store in 1934.
Before Fame
His first business endeavor was a barber shop.
Trivia
He was a Dutch businessman who founded a U.S. grocery chain based in Michigan.
Family Life
His children took over the family business and his grandsons became the co-chairmen.
Associated With
His family donated a section of the Berlin Wall to the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1991.