Wegmans

Wegmans

Private, family-owned regional supermarket chain

Overview

Wegmans operates as a private, family-run supermarket chain with a long history dating back to 1916. It runs 110+ stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, offering extensive prepared foods, in-store dining, pharmacies, and high-quality groceries in a European-style open-market setup. Its product experience works by combining broad grocery selections with in-store services and ready-to-eat options, emphasizing quality, customer service, and employee happiness to create a distinctive shopping environment. Wegmans differentiates itself from competitors through a strong focus on an elevated in-store experience and culture, including extensive prepared foods, a welcoming market-style layout, and a reputation for staff loyalty, which helps it consistently rank on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company’s goal is to provide a high-quality, enjoyable shopping experience that keeps customers returning, while maintaining private, family-led leadership across generations.

About Wegmans

Simplify's Rating
Why Wegmans is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Consumer Goods

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1916

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Charlotte Ballantyne opens October 14, 2026, adding about 450 jobs.
  • Cranberry Township store plans 115,000 square feet and 400-500 jobs in 2027.
  • Exclusive supplier relationships, like Senterfitt Farms beef, support premium sourcing and brand trust.

What critics are saying

  • Price-sensitive shoppers now prioritize promotions and rewards, pressuring Wegmans' premium margins.
  • April 2026 rice recall exposed quality-control risk in a core national staple category.
  • Pharmacy closures and space reallocation weaken the convenience model that drives destination traffic.

What makes Wegmans unique

  • Family-owned since 1916, now led by Colleen Wegman in fourth-generation leadership.
  • Combines supermarket shopping with chef-made prepared foods, pharmacies, and premium service.
  • Ranks on Fortune's Best Companies to Work For since 1998, reinforcing employee loyalty.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Charlotte Stories
May 21st, 2026
Wegmans announces grand opening date for first charlotte-area store.

Wegmans announces grand opening date for first charlotte-area store. May 21, 2026 Wegmans has officially announced the opening date for its first Charlotte-area store, bringing the popular grocery chain to Ballantyne this fall. The new 110,000-square-foot supermarket will open October 14 at 11550 North Community House Road in south Charlotte. The store is expected to employ approximately 450 people, with most positions filled by local hires. Discover more Demographics City & Local Guides Manufacturing * Bakery and produce staff * Overnight grocery workers * Chefs and line cooks * Culinary team members * Entry-level management roles Wegmans says full-time employees will receive paid training at existing stores in North Carolina's Triangle region before opening day. The Ballantyne location will feature many of the chain's signature offerings, including sushi, pizza, chef-made salads, bakery items, seafood, deli selections, wine, and beer. The company is also known for competitive pay, premium holiday wages, flexible scheduling, tuition assistance, and strong internal promotion opportunities. Construction on the long-awaited Charlotte-area store began last September and has generated significant excitement among local shoppers for months. Applicants can apply online or call 980-467-7333 for additional information.

SmartBrief
Apr 10th, 2026
Wegmans ranks No. 5 on 2026 Fortune best workplaces list

Wegmans ranks No. 5 on 2026 Fortune best workplaces list. 2026-04-10 Wegmans ranks as the highest food retailer on Fortune's 2026 Best Companies to Work For list, coming in at No. 5. Target and Publix also make the list's top 50 companies, coming in at No. 29 and No. 50, respectively. Full story: NRF SmartBrief News and trends about the U.S. Retail industry Designed specifically for retail professionals, NRF SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.

Progressive Grocer
Apr 2nd, 2026
Wegmans, Target, Publix named among best places to Work.

Wegmans, Target, Publix named among best places to Work. This year marks Wegmans' and Publix's 29th year on Fortune's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For Wegmans was named No. 5 on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list this year. Wegmans Food Markets was named No. 5 on Fortune's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For this year, making it the highest-ranking food retailer on the prestigious list. This marks the 29th year that the grocer has been named to the list. Wegmans joins two other food retailers on the list: Target was named No. 29 and Publix Super Markets was named No. 50. "We are incredibly honored to once again be recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For," Wegmans President and CEO Colleen Wegman said. "We've always believed that the best way to serve our customers is by first being a great place to work, and year after year we hear from our communities that Wegmans feels like a happy, welcoming place." Advertisement - article continues below This year is also Publix's 29th year being named to the list. The company noted that it's one of only four companies to make the list every year since it began in 1998. Besides Wegmans, the others are Goldman Sachs and Cisco. "Our associates are the key to perpetuating Publix's culture and driving our success," Publix CEO Kevin Murphy said. "It takes all 260,000 of us to continue making Publix a great place to work, and I'm proud our associates continue to consider us an employer of choice year after year." Fortune's list is compiled each year through surveys of employees at companies with a workforce of at least 1,000 and that have a Great Place To Work Certification. The surveys ask about trust, respect, fairness, pride, camaraderie and other factors. The final list is based on survey results and essay submissions. Fortune takes feedback into account from employees across different job levels, business units, demographic groups and geographic locations. Minneapolis-based Target Corp. serves customers at almost 2,000 stores and on Target.com. The retailer is No. 7 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America, with nearly 2,000 locations. PG also included the company on its Retailers of the Century list. Employee-owned Publix Super Markets, Inc. has 260,000-plus associates and more than 1,400 supermarkets in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. The Lakeland, Fla.-based company is No. 10 on the PG 100. PG also named Publix one of its Retailers of the Century and Impact Award winners. Family-owned Wegmans operates 114 stores along the East Coast. The Rochester, N.Y.-based company is No. 40 on The PG 100. PG also named the company among its Most Sustainable Grocers.

Hispanic Today
Mar 6th, 2026
Ithaca hiring event.

Ithaca hiring event. Ithaca, NY Schedule: Part time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Ithaca, NY Address: 500 S. Meadow Street Pay: $17.50 - $18 / hour Job Posting: 03/06/2026 Job Posting End: 03/19/2026 Job ID: R0274055 EARN A BONUS UP TO $500! Hiring immediately! Date: Thursday, March 19th Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Address: 500 South Meadow Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Walk-ins are welcome! To expedite the process, please fill out an application prior to attending the event! Wegmans is now hiring for customer service positions at our Ithaca, NY store! Our mission is to provide incredible service and help our customers live healthier, better lives through food. As a part of our team, you'll work with others to educate our customers and ensure the freshest items are available throughout the day. If your passions are food and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you! Please attend this event to find out more about exciting opportunities at Wegmans! What will I do? * Provide incredible service to our customers * Keep our shelves stocked with fresh products * Take orders, package product, and help customers locate what they need At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits* * Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life * Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday * Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you * Retirement plan with a 401(k) match * A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals * LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference. *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position. At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits* * Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life * Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday * Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you * Retirement plan with a 401(k) match * A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals * LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference. *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position. Wegmans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. From FORTUNE Magazine. (C) 2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. Used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans is committed to ensuring all applicants can successfully submit an application for consideration. If you have a disability under the ADA or similar law; and you wish to discuss potential accommodations to complete your application for employment, please call (585) 429-3737 and someone would be happy to assist you.

Westfair Communications
Feb 4th, 2026
Wegmans wants to add new building at Harrison supermarket site

Wegmans wants to add new building at Harrison supermarket site. The supermarket chain Wegmans is seeking to add a new building to the 20.35-acre site of its existing 121,000-square-feet store at 106 Corporate Park Drive in Harrison. Wegmans also is seeking to create a new connection of its property with Manhattanville Road, which would allow another way to access the Wegmans site in addition to the current connection via Westchester Avenue. The new building would be 20,000 square feet in size and would replace an existing 11,000-square-feet structure that had been used as a child day care center. The existing day care building would be demolished. The parking area near the proposed building would be redesigned and increased from 44 spaces to 71 spaces. This would result in a net increase of 27 spaces in the immediate area of the new building and increase the total number of parking spaces provided at the Wegmans site from 776 to 803. Also proposed is a loading area for the new building. Attorney Anthony B. Gioffre III of the White Plains-based law firm Cuddy & Feder told the Harrison Planning Board that the new building would be for retail and could be the location of a wine store. Gioffre pointed out that a traffic study found that the Wegmans store is generating less traffic than was projected during the review that was conducted before the original approval was given to build the store. He said that even with the new retail building traffic still would be 11% lower during the afternoon peak hour and 15% lower during the Saturday peak hour compared with projections made for the initial site plan that was approved. Gioffre said that there is ample parking on the site to accommodate the needs of the proposed additional retail building. "The proposed driveway reconfiguration and opening (with Manhattanville Road) will also benefit the surrounding roadway network by providing improved access to and from I-684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway," Gioffre said. "The reconfigured access will provide a faster, more direct connection for the local emergency responders." Wegmans proposes repaving the portion of Manhattanville Road between its site and the I-684 right-of-way, constructing new roadway improvements within the Manhattanville Road right-of-way such as replacement curbs, plantings and safety measures, and repairing two non-functioning streetlights along Manhattanville Road. "Overall, the proposed site improvements are expected to result in a net benefit to the site and the community by improving access to the site and offering complementary commercial space supporting the successful Wegmans facility," Gioffre said. Zach Bell, store manager of Wegmans in Harrison said, "For the past five years we've been open a constant request I get from our customers is 'will we ever have an entrance on Manhattanville Road and will there ever be another retail space taking over that day care?' This is something we've been working on, something we're really excited for. If it's a wine store it obviously complements our business perfectly. People come in the store asking if we sell wine and I tell them, 'not in New York but in other states we are able to do that; it is a big part of our company.'" Kim Goergen, project manager with Wegmans said, "Now that the day care is closed... this is the right time to pursue this application."

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