Groceries

Ever been to a Wegmans? They have them all over the mid-Atlantic states and New York.

It's like Whole Foods, but with better selection and lower prices. And a little restaurant type thing off to the side.


Dear Wegmans,

Please come to Rhode Island. We visit my wife's family in Western New York 2 or 3 times a year and we make it a point to visit a Wegmans every time we're out there. I would love to have your mix of quality meats and produce at reasonable prices nearby.

Sincerely,

Pat


Here's the response. It doesn't sound like they're coming to RI anytime soon:


We received your e-mail asking that we build a Wegmans store near your community. Thank you! We take that as a compliment and will share your request with our long range planning committee.

You may be surprised to learn that we open just two or three new stores a year. That gives us plenty of time to invest in training our people.

What follows is a list of planned stores, which for the most part, do not as yet have defined construction schedules.

Confirmed Opening Dates:
Harrisburg, PA, September 2007
Woodbridge, VA, 2nd Quarter 2008

Opening Dates Yet to Be Determined:
Malvern, PA
Leesburg, VA
Lake Manassas, VA
Frederick, MD
Crofton, MD
Landover, MD
Columbia, MD
Fredericksburg, VA
Collegeville, PA

Project On Hold for Future Consideration:
Turnersville, NJ

Thank you, again, for taking the time to share your request.


Wegmans Consumer Affairs