The Meijers – $7.3B
If you come from the Midwest, the odds are good that you know of Meijer supermarkets. This Michigan-based private company is owned by none other than the Meijer family. It was founded by Hendrik Meijer almost a decade ago after he immigrated from the Netherlands to the U.S. His 14-year-old son ended up becoming one of the first employees at the store. Nearly fifty years later, it ended up becoming one of the biggest supermarket chains in the United States. By the time the ‘60s rolled in, it had billions in revenue. The company is now run by Doug and Hank Meijer, who brought the twentieth century firm to even more success. They have appointed other people to oversee its day-to-day affairs.
The Meijers – $7.3B
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