Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a supermarket chain that operates in western New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia. Its stores provide displays of fresh produce, artisan breads and other baked goods, fresh seafood, meats, delicatessen products and imported cheeses, international foods, and a range of foods and household items.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held 75-store U.S. regional supermarket chain with stores in the mid-Atlantic region, including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Founded in 1916 in Rochester, NY, Wegmans has appeared on Fortune's annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since its inception in 1998, and has ranked among the top 10 for eight consecutive years. Food Network recognized it with its award for Best Grocery Store in 2007, and Consumer Reports ranked it the top large grocery chain in the United States in 2009.
Wegmans is a privately owned company, founded in 1916 by John and Walter Wegman. The original name was the Rochester Fruit and Vegetable Company. Wegmans is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Danny Wegman is CEO. His daughter Colleen Wegman is president, and his other daughter, Nicole Wegman, is vice-president of restaurant operations. His father Robert Wegman, who died on April 20, 2006, was chairman. Robert was the son of co-founder Walter Wegman. During his life Robert Wegman distinguished himself as a pioneer in the retail food business, as well as a generous donor to educational institutions and other charities.