Retail giants Kroger and Meijer announce special discounts for Independence Day celebrations.
Meijer and Kroger Offer Robust 4th of July Cookout Deals
As the 4th of July approaches, two major grocery retailers, Meijer and Kroger, are gearing up to offer a variety of deals on cookout essentials and beverages.
Meijer's 4th of July Deals
Meijer's 4th of July sale is shaping up to be a popular choice for cookout planning. The deals include:
- Hot dogs and sausages: Oscar Mayer regular hot dogs are priced at $2.99, while other beef hot dogs are part of a "buy five or more" deal for $3.79 each.
- Ballpark buns are $2.50 each when you buy two or more (two for $5).
- Pepsi and Coca-Cola 24-packs are on a buy five or more deal for $7.99 each, which equates to about $4 per 12-pack, making it a very good sale.
- Beef Patties (8 count) are on sale for $8.99.
- Various cookout must-haves are available for as low as $1.63, including other grilling staples.
Meijer is also offering a meal deal for $35 that feeds eight people for less than $4.50 per person. The meal includes burgers, chicken, potato salad, fruit, and dessert.
Kroger's 4th of July Deals
Kroger is also joining in the 4th of July festivities with its own deals on grocery essentials. While details on exact prices or items were less comprehensive, Kroger is noted for its grilling tips from Yme Van Beek, a meat cutting expert with nearly 40 years of experience.
A Wider Trend
These sales tie into a wider trend of summer promotions from grocery retailers, especially in early July, to provide value on beverages, snacks, and grilling foods. This season, Amazon’s Prime Day overlaps but focuses on a broader array of products beyond groceries.
Notable Mentions
- Meijer is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and operates over 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
- Kroger, another major grocery retailer, is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is ranked No. 4 on The PG 100.
- Meijer is ranked No. 23 on Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America.
- Both Meijer and Kroger have been named among Progressive Grocer's Retailers of the Century.
- Meijer's VP of fresh, Jenn Martin, states that the company is working hard to offer low prices on cookout staples.
- Meijer has dropped prices on 70 summer grocery staples by as much as 60% through mid-July.
- Meijer is also offering deals on items such as fixings for s'mores, cole slaw, fried chicken, shrimp cocktail, and more.
- Meijer positions its deals as a way for families to celebrate and relax without worrying about the cost of their celebration.
For those planning their 4th of July cookouts, Meijer might offer the better value overall this season, with its competitive pricing on hot dogs, buns, beef patties, and especially soda 24-packs. However, Kroger's deals should not be overlooked, as they provide expert grilling advice.
In light of Meijer's competitive pricing on cookout essentials such as hot dogs, buns, beef patties, and soda, their 4th of July sale seems appealing for those planning a cookout. Meanwhile, Kroger's deals, while details are less comprehensive, offer expert grilling advice that might cater to a different aspect of one's 4th of July lifestyle, including home-and-garden elements for preparing a memorable cookout. Additionally, with food-and-drink deals on options like s'mores fixings, cole slaw, fried chicken, and shrimp cocktail, Meijer seems to be catering to a wider spectrum of cookout needs, making it a potential choice for a comprehensive 4th of July meal.
