Michigan-based grocer Meijer confirmed Tuesday it’s expanding into Western Pennsylvania, starting with buying properties to anchor its presence in the region.
Why it matters: The family-owned retailer will enter a grocery market long dominated by Giant Eagle, intensifying competition alongside Walmart, Aldi, Target, Shop ‘n Save — and soon Wegmans.
Zoom in: Meijer, best known for its supercenters, has yet to set a timeline or announce specific locations for the stores, communications manager Cara Lutz said in a statement…