Wegmans
Headquarters: 1500
Brooks Ave.
Rochester, NY 14603
Employees: 37,000
CEO: Danny Wegman
Privately held
Website: http://www.wegmans.com
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Wegmans is a regional supermarket chain
based in Western NY. Wegmans stores are known for their huge
size and broad selection of food.
Wegmans operates 70 stores: 48 in New York
State, 12 in Pennsylvania, 7 in New Jersey, 2 in Virginia and
1 store in Maryland. The company reported sales of $4.5 billion
in 2006.
The typical Wegmans store carries 70,000
items, compared to 40,000 for most supermarkets. The stores range
in size from 80,000 to 130,000 square feet.
Wegman's stores offer dazzling displays
of fresh produce, artisan breads and other baked goods hot from
the oven several times a day. There are also displays of fresh-caught
seafood, meat, deli products and imported cheeses, international
foods - plus all the foods and household items usually found
in supermarkets.
Market cafes offer take-out or in-store
dining, with seating for 100 to upwards of 200.
The company announced two new stores will
open in 2009 in Collegeville, PA and Fredericksburg, VA.
Wegmans was named the No. 3 company to
Work for in America by Fortune Magazine in 2008. Fortune cited
the company's excellent salaries and attention to employee needs.
History
In 1916, John Wegman opens the Rochester
Fruit & Vegetable Company. He is joined by his brother Walter
a year later. In 1921, the brothers would purchase the Seel Grocery
Co. and expand operations to include general groceries and bakery
operations. Wegmans stores are incorporated in 1931 and feature
meats, produce, groceries, dairy products, and baked goods.
Benefits
- Top Wages
- Satisfying Work Experience
- Friendly Team
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Prescription Plan
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- ESL Federal Credit Union
- Direct Deposit
- Scholarship Competition
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Profit Sharing
- A Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Adoption Assistance
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
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