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Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500
Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Next Year, Will Employee 500 Grocery megachain Wegmans has announced plans to open three new stores next year, including its first location in Connecticut. The 92,000-square-foot supermarket will open at 675 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk during the summer of 2025. Although the company has not specified an exact opening date, it confirmed the store will feature its signature departments and offerings. Related: Whole Foods Opens First Connecticut Store In Stamford The Norwalk Wegmans will include made-to-order restaurant-style foods such as sushi, pizza, chef-prepared salads, and sandwiches. Customers can also expect a pr…

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by Josh Lanier
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1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots 1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states. Click here for a new, updated story: Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.  "Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wegmans Holding Open Interviews To Fill 500 Jobs At Norwalk Store, First Location In CT Wegmans Holding Open Interviews To Fill 500 Jobs At Norwalk Store, First Location In CT
Wegmans Holding Open Interviews To Fill 500 Jobs At Norwalk Store, First Location In CT Wegmans first Connecticut location won't open until next year, but the grocery store chain is staffing up now.  The company is hosting an open interview on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Wegmans Norwalk Hiring Office at 40 Richards Ave Suite 220.  Wegmans is looking to hire up to 500 people to work at its new Fairfield County store off Route 1 at 47 Richards Ave. in Norwalk. The full- and part-time jobs include entry-level management positions and food service roles in the culinary and perishable departments.   Related: Wegmans …

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by Josh Lanier
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Stop & Shop Will No Longer Sell Tobacco Products Stop & Shop Will No Longer Sell Tobacco Products
Stop & Shop Will No Longer Sell Tobacco Products Stop & Shop, the supermarket chain with 360 stores throughout the Northeast, said its locations will stop carrying tobacco products at the end of the month.  The chain announced the move on Monday, Aug. 26, after it partnered with the American  American Cancer Society to improve community health, Stop & Shop CEO Gordon Reid said in a statement.  Our responsibility as a grocer goes far beyond our aisles, and we are committed to taking bold steps to help our associates, customers, and communities work towards better health outcomes. From our team of registered diet…

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by Josh Lanier
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Wegmans Slated To Begin Construction On First CT Store In Norwalk Wegmans Slated To Begin Construction On First CT Store In Norwalk
Wegmans Slated To Begin Construction On First CT Store In Norwalk The much anticipated first Wegmans grocery store in the state is slated to begin construction in Fairfield County this spring. Located in Norwalk off Route 1 at 47 Richards Ave., work has already begun on the unique parking structure for shoppers. "We’ve started construction on the parking garage, and we aim to begin construction of the food market foundations this spring," said Wegmans spokeswoman Marcie Rivera. Earlier report: Wegmans To Open First CT Store In Norwalk Rivera said the company anticipates opening in 2025, though an exact date hasn't been identified.  "The sto…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Pasta Sauce Recall: 24-Ounce Bottles Were Sold At Wegmans Pasta Sauce Recall: 24-Ounce Bottles Were Sold At Wegmans
Pasta Sauce Recall: 24-Ounce Bottles Were Sold At Wegmans A recall has been issued for a popular brand of tomato sauce sold at Wegmans supermarkets. The manufacturer, LiDestri Foods, said 24-ounce jars of Wegmans Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce may contain undeclared fish (anchovy).  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.," the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The sauce was sold at Wegman’s grocery stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores
Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores Wegmans is going all-in on its plastic bag ban. The grocery giant announced that it will eliminate the use of plastic bags companywide by the end of 2022 as it seeks to shift customers to reusable bags, which they said is "the best option to solve the environmental challenge of single-use grocery bags.” Moving forward, Wegmans locations will be charging five cents per paper bag, mirroring measures that have already been put in place in New York and other major markets. Officials said that in areas that have eliminated plastic bags, approximately a quarter of customers use paper bags, whil…

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by Zak Failla
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Renderings Released Of Wegmans' First CT Store, To Be Located In Fairfield County Renderings Released Of Wegmans' First CT Store, To Be Located In Fairfield County
Renderings Released Of Wegmans' First CT Store, To Be Located In Fairfield County Supermarket chain Wegmans has released a set of renderings after announcing plans to open its first store in Connecticut. The company announced on Tuesday, March 1, that it plans to open the store in the Fairfield County city of Norwalk. Earlier report - Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Norwalk The newly-released renderings show what the company anticipates for the two-floor, 95,000 square-foot store, which is set to be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined, and th…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Wegmans Announces Breach Of Customers' Personal Information Wegmans Announces Breach Of Customers' Personal Information
Wegmans Announces Breach Of Customers' Personal Information Wegmans is warning customers that some personal information may have been exposed to hackers due to a recent data breach. The grocery giant issued an alert this week to notify customers that two databases used for Wegmans internal business purposes were inadvertently left open to potential outside access due to a configuration issue. Officials said that customer names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, Shoppers Club numbers, e-mail addresses and passwords for access to Wegmans.com accounts were included in the databases. "However, all impacted Wegmans.com account passwords were, in t…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Wegmans Lifts Mask Mandate For Stores In One Of Five States In Its Footprint COVID-19: Wegmans Lifts Mask Mandate For Stores In One Of Five States In Its Footprint
Covid-19: Wegmans Lifts Mask Mandate For Stores In One Of Five States In Its Footprint With the number of Americans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and virus-related numbers improving across the country, Wegmans has amended its guidance on mask-wearing in select areas. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided updated guidance on mask-wearing for fully vaccinated people that includes not having to wear facial coverings indoors and not having to socially distance themselves from others. Wegmans announced on Wednesday, May 19 that “in accordance with the latest CDC guidance, fully vaccinated customers are no longer required to wear a face-covering …

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by Zak Failla
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Wegmans Recalls Two Separate Products Wegmans Recalls Two Separate Products
Wegmans Recalls Two Separate Products Wegmans is recalling a pair of popular items that may contain foreign materials. The grocery giant announced that seven-pound bags of “Wegmans Bagged Ice” has been recalled due to the possibility of metal shavings in the package. It is also recalling “Wegmans Everything Bagel Seasoned Hummus” that may contain small, hard, black items inside the product. Bagged ice products that are subject to recall can be identified by lot codes printed on the bags, reading “ROC 100” or “ROC 104” with the UPC “0-77890-42446-9.” The hummus has a lot code of “211088,” with a UPC of “7789050576,” and “Best…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Is The Buffet Dead? One Popular Supermarket Says It Has No Plans To Bring It Back COVID-19: Is The Buffet Dead? One Popular Supermarket Says It Has No Plans To Bring It Back
Covid-19: Is The Buffet Dead? One Popular Supermarket Says It Has No Plans To Bring It Back At least one former staple at a popular East Coast grocery store chain has become the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wegmans said that it has no plans to return to self-serve hot and cold buffets again at their markets in the traditional way after doing away with them in May 2020 at the peak of the pandemic, according to a report in the Democrat & Chronicle. A spokesperson for Wegmans said customers will still have similar food options such as Chinese, salads, and Mediterranean fare available, but that they will just be pre-packaged. Wegmans will still continue to provide curb…

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by Zak Failla
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New Wegmans Store Off I-95 Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day New Wegmans Store Off I-95 Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day
New Wegmans Store Off I-95 Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day It didn’t happen quite as planned before the COVID-19 outbreak, but Wegmans has officially opened its first supermarket in the Hudson Valley. A day after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc in the Northeast, customers flocked to the newest Wegmans location drawing a crowd even before it opened its doors for the first time in Westchester at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 in Harrison. The market, on Corporate Park Drive near I-287, I-684, I-95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, was originally scheduled to open earlier this year, but the grand opening ceremony was forced to be pushed due to the CO…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Wegmans Sets Opening Date For New Store In Area Off I-287 COVID-19: Wegmans Sets Opening Date For New Store In Area Off I-287
Covid-19: Wegmans Sets Opening Date For New Store In Area Off I-287 After having its June opening delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest Wegmans supermarket has now set a new grand opening date. Wegmans will officially open its first Westchester location at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 on Corporate Park Drive near I-287, I-684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison. Earlier story - COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening In Harrison When it opens, the new 121,000 square-foot store will offer a variety of restaurant-prepared foods, including The Burger Bar, fresh salads, sandwiches, kids meals, soup, sides, and beer and wine by the glass.…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Area Store COVID-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Area Store
Covid-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Area Store With the nation slowly beginning to reopen the economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Wegmans has announced plans for a “cautious approach” to opening new stores, including its planned Hudson Valley location. Wegmans announced this week that it will give a targeted time frame for new locations, including market's first-ever Westchester County store, in Harrison, which was scheduled to open in June. There has been no announced date for a new hard opening for the Harrison location, the company said, and due to social distancing practices, no grand opening celebrations will be…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening Of Harrison Store Near I-287, I-95 COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening Of Harrison Store Near I-287, I-95
Covid-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening Of Harrison Store Near I-287, I-95 Much like Major League Baseball, Opening Day for the long-anticipated Wegmans market in the Hudson Valley has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Wegmans, which was scheduled to open its new Westchester County location in Harrison on Sunday, June 7, announced that it will be postponed. There has been no announced date for a new grand opening, the company noted. Recruitment and training for the Harrison location on Corporate Drive near I-287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. “Given these unprecedented times, we feel this is the right thing to do,” Wegmans Harriso…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening Of Harrison Store Near I-287, I-95 COVID-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening Of Harrison Store Near I-287, I-95
Covid-19: Wegmans Delays Grand Opening Of Harrison Store Near I-287, I-95 Much like Major League Baseball, Opening Day for the long-anticipated Wegmans market in the Hudson Valley has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Wegmans, which was scheduled to open its new Westchester County location in Harrison on Sunday, June 7, announced that it will be postponed. There has been no announced date for a new grand opening, the company noted. Recruitment and training for the Harrison location on Corporate Drive near I-287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. “Given these unprecedented times, we feel this is the right thing to do,” Wegmans Harriso…

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by Zak Failla
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Wegmans Sets Official Opening Day For Location Off I-287 In Westchester Wegmans Sets Official Opening Day For Location Off I-287 In Westchester
Wegmans Sets Official Opening Day For Location Off I-287 In Westchester With nearly 300 jobs ready to be filled, officials have announced an opening date for the long-awaited Wegmans location in Westchester. As the company continues filling 280 positions, it announced that the latest Wegmans Food Market in Harrison will be opening on Sunday, June 7 on Corporate Drive near I-287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. “We bring new employees on board to begin training quickly after they’re hired,” said Store Manager Matthew Dailor, who began working at Wegmans 25 years ago as a part-time parking lot attendant. “Our commitment to in-depth training is the main reason w…

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by Zak Failla
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Wegmans Will Hold Hiring Sessions For New Area Store Wegmans Will Hold Hiring Sessions For New Area Store
Wegmans Will Hold Hiring Sessions For New Area Store A new day is coming in Westchester, and Wegmans is on its way. The retail giant, which plans to open in Harrison in 2020 is seeking 220 full-time employees - and nearly 300 part-timers - to staff the 121-000-square-foot grocery store “We bring new employees on board to begin training quickly after they’re hired,” said Store Manager Matthew Dailor, who began working at Wegmans 25 years ago as a part-time parking lot attendant. “Our commitment to in-depth training is the main reason we begin the hiring process so early. These jobs provide competitive pay with industry-leading benefits, flexi…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When Wegmans' New Market Will Open In Area Here's When Wegmans' New Market Will Open In Area
Here's When Wegmans' New Market Will Open In Area It won't be long now. Wegmans is beginning the process of hiring and training new staff to fill its food market slated to open in Westchester next year. Site work for the Wegmans in Harrison is nearing completion, paving the way for contractors to begin construction at the site in advance of an official opening at a date to be announced in the spring of 2020. The chain is now seeking 220 full-time employees to staff the 121,000-square-foot grocery store. The store is looking for candidates to fill customer service and entry-level management positions, as well as culinary positions such as …

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by Zak Failla