Wegmans Supermarket Chain To Open First CT Store In Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Wegmans, a popular supermarket chain with locations in a number of states, plans to open its first Connecticut location in Norwalk, according to an announcement from the company Tuesday.

In a news release, company spokesperson Marcie Rivera said Wegmans Norwalk will be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue, adjacent to Interstate 95.

The property is currently occupied by an office complex owned by MBI, Inc. The company plans to move to a new office space in Norwalk before construction of the new store begins.

"We are excited by the opportunity that this sale of our property to Wegmans presents," MBI, Inc. CEO Peter Maglathlin said in a news release. "Although our current building has served us well over the past several decades, the chance to relocate to modern office space while still keeping our headquarters in Norwalk offers unique advantages to our company and our employees."

The MBI building may be familiar to I-95 travelers who have noticed their extensive light displays each holiday season.

Mayor Harry Rilling said in a statement sent to Patch he was thrilled to announce Wegmans was finally coming to Norwalk.

"Known for its superb customer service and outstanding shopping experience, we are excited to welcome the first Wegmans Market in Connecticut to Norwalk," Rilling said. "We look forward to welcoming this great addition to our city and for residents and guests visiting Norwalk to experience shopping at the world-class market."

The new two-level, approximately 95,000 square-foot Wegmans store will also include a multi-level parking garage. A timeline for the store's construction and opening has not yet been determined, as the company is currently seeking municipal approvals for the project, Rivera noted.

"Each year, we receive hundreds of requests from residents for a store in Connecticut," Wegmans Food Markets CEO Colleen Wegman said in a news release, "so we're excited to bring Wegmans to Norwalk and to get to know our new neighbors. "Even before we open the doors to our new store, we're committed to making a difference in every community we serve."

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As a company, Wegmans has ranked highly on FORTUNE magazine's list of "The 100 Best Companies to Work For" for 24 consecutive years. The chain operates 106 stores in seven states and employs more than 50,000 people.

Wegmans stores have a European open-air market look and feel, offering customers organic options and restaurant-quality prepared food, among other items, at low prices.

Patch has reached out to the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce for more information.