exceptional food is just the beginning
exceptional food is just the beginning
exceptional food is just the beginning
Helping people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food
Customers tell us they choose Wegmans for the helpful people in our stores, the delicious meals from our chefs, and the freshest ingredients possible. By offering choice, quality, and value in every aisle, we hope to make your shopping experience a genuine pleasure. Building relationships and helping people are at the core of what we do.
what we believe
Good people, working toward a common goal, can accomplish anything they set out to do. Our goal is to be the very best at serving the needs of our customers, and every action we take is made with this in mind. But this goal only happens if we fulfill the needs of our own people. That’s why we pledge continuous improvement to our customers and our people, and we make the unwavering commitment: Every Day You Get Our Best.
our history
The story of Wegmans began in 1916, and we’ve been hitting milestones and gaining attention in the supermarket industry ever since. Today, Wegmans is proud to be serving our communities with 110+ stores and over 53,000 employees.
From left to right: Nicole Wegman, Danny Wegman, Colleen Wegman
our leadership
Wegmans is a values-based family company that was founded by brothers Walter and John Wegman in Rochester, New York. In 1950, Robert Wegman (second generation) became chairman until his death in 2006. Today, Danny Wegman (third generation) serves as chairman, Colleen Wegman (fourth generation) is president and CEO, and Nicole Wegman (fourth generation) is president of Wegmans Brand.
From left to right: Colleen Wegman, Danny Wegman, Nicole Wegman
our stores
Wegmans is a regional supermarket chain and is one of the largest private companies in the U.S.
Our goal is to simplify your shopping. We check prices at other retailers every week so you don’t have to run around chasing 1-week deals. Buy What You Want When You Want It
We believe in partnering with farms and suppliers near our stores who share our family values to provide the best-tasting food that is sustainably sourced on the East Coast.
In 1991, we launchedFood You Feel Good Aboutand have been removing “artificials” from our ingredient lists, like certain colors, flavors, preservatives and sweeteners, ever since.
quick facts about Wegmans
awards & distinctions
Wegmans has won dozens of awards for creating an excellent shopping experience and for being a great place to work and shop for all. Here are some of our recent accolades:
Excellence as an Employer
Wegmans has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year from 1998 through 2024. The company ranked #1 in 2005 and #6 in 2024.
Wegmans has been on Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Best Employers from 2015 through 2024.
ATHENA International honored Wegmans with the National ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award in 2019. The award is presented to organizations that demonstrate professional excellence, give back to the community, and assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.
Wegmans has ranked #1 since 2015 on Fortune magazine’s list of the 15 Best Workplaces in Retail.
The National Council on Aging presented Wegmans with its Distinguished Achievement Award for employing senior adults in 2014.
Excellence in Community Service
Wegmans was named to PEOPLE magazine’s list of 50 Companies That Care from 2017 through 2024, ranking #1 in 2021. The list highlights “US companies that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment.”
Wegmans ranked #1 on The Harris Poll 2018 Societal Return on Investment Index, which measures a company’s corporate reputation for social good.
Excellence as a Retailer
Axios Harris Poll 100 ranked Wegmans #5 for corporate reputation among the 100 most visible companies in 2022.
From 2014 through 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Wegmans as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer for fostering awareness of the Safer Choice program and committing to offer cleaning products that meet Safer Choice standards.
J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Pharmacy Study ranked Wegmans Pharmacy “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Supermarket Pharmacies” from 2018 through 2020.
Wegmans ranked #1 for Corporate Reputation among the “100 most visible companies” nationwide according to the 2019 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient® study.
Glassdoor included Colleen Wegman on its Best CEOs List in 2018 and 2019.
In 2018, a survey of more than 12,000 consumers nationwide conducted by Market Force Information ranked Wegmans #1—America’s Favorite Supermarket.
In 2016, American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released a study ranking customer satisfaction at retailers across six channels. Wegmans ranked highest among supermarkets and received the highest score across all retail channels.
The 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend study, which measures brand equity, named Wegmans Northeast Brand of the Year in the Grocery Store Category in 2014.
Supermarket News named Danny Wegman to its list of 50 Power Players, the most influential people in food retailing, from 2003 through 2014.
Last updated 9/2024
