Meijer Parser Spider ## Introduction The Meijer Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed product information from Meijer's online store. It efficiently gathers data such as prices, descriptions, images, and availability for individual products or lists, making it an essential tool for e-commerce analysis and automation. By providing structured, reliable data, this Actor helps users stay informed about Meijer's product offerings without manual browsing. ## Features - Comprehensive Product Data Extraction: Captures key details including product ID, UPC, name, price, stock status, reviews, categories, and image URLs. - High Reliability and Accuracy: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data quality from Meijer's dynamic website. - Flexible URL Input: Supports single or multiple product URLs for targeted or batch scraping. - Fast and Scalable: Optimized for performance, handling requests efficiently with minimal overhead. - Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data ideal for integration into databases or analytics tools. - Real-Time Crawling: Includes timestamps for when data was crawled, ensuring freshness. - Easy Integration: Seamlessly works within the Apify platform for scheduling and automation. ## Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |-----------|--------|----------|-------------|---------| | Urls | array | Yes | List of URLs to scrape product data from Meijer's website. Each URL must be a valid HTTP/HTTPS link to a product page. | ["https://www.meijer.com/shopping/product/meijer-hot-dog-buns-8-count-13oz-/4125010051.html"] | ## Example Usage ### Input JSON json { "Urls": [ "https://www.meijer.com/shopping/product/meijer-hot-dog-buns-8-count-13oz-/4125010051.html" ] } ### Output JSON json [ { "Product_ID": "519933", "UPC": "4011", "EAN": "4011", "Name": "Bananas", "Summary": "BANANAS LB", "Description": "Chiquita bananas provide the highest quality and the best taste. Truly one of the best superfoods, Chiquita bananas are fat-free and packed with complex carbohydrates and vitamin B6 to help kick start your metabolism and your day. Chiquita bananas are compostable, gluten-free, Non-GMO and perfect for vegan or low-calorie diets.", "Brand": null, "Price": 0.25, "Formatted_Price": "$0.25", "In_Stock": true, "Number_of_Reviews": null, "Category": [ "Bananas" ], "Aisle_Info": "--", "Image_URLs": [ "https://www.meijer.com/content/dma/meijer/product/0000/00/0040/11/0000000040112_3_A1C1_0399.jpg", "https://www.meijer.com/content/dma/meijer/product/0000/00/0040/11/0000000040112_3_A1C1_0699.jpg", "https://www.meijer.com/content/dma/meijer/product/0000/00/0040/11/0000000040112_3_A1L1_0699.jpg" ], "Product_URL": "https://www.meijer.com/meijer/products/4011", "Crawled_At": "2025-10-29 08:32:31" } ] ## Use Cases - Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on product trends, pricing, and availability for consumer insights. - Competitive Intelligence: Compare Meijer's offerings with competitors to inform pricing strategies. - Price Monitoring: Track price changes over time for specific products to identify deals or inflation. - Content Aggregation: Build databases of product information for e-commerce platforms or catalogs. - Academic Research: Collect data for studies on retail economics, consumer behavior, or supply chain analysis. - Business Automation: Automate inventory checks or integrate with ERP systems for real-time stock updates. ## Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Meijer Parser Spider" in the Apify Store 2. Click "Try for free" or "Run" 3. Configure input parameters 4. Click "Start" to begin extraction 5. Monitor progress in the log 6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel) ## Output Format The Actor outputs data in JSON format as an array of objects, each representing a scraped product. Key fields include Product_ID (unique identifier), UPC/EAN (barcodes), Name and Description (product details), Price and Formatted_Price (cost information), In_Stock (availability boolean), Category (product classification), Image_URLs (array of image links), and Crawled_At (timestamp). This structure ensures easy parsing and integration, with null values indicating unavailable data. ## Support For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact: - Email: support@getdataforme.com - Subject line: "custom support" - Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/ We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!