Wegmans Food Markets has announced plans to open its first Connecticut location in Norwalk. In business since 1916, the retailer operates 106 stores in seven states and has more than 50,000 employees chainwide.
Wegmans Norwalk will be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue, adjacent to route I-95. The property is currently occupied by an office complex owned by MBI Inc., which plans to move to new office space within Norwalk before construction of the new Wegmans store begins.
The two-level store will be approximately 95,000 square feet and will include a multi-level parking garage. A timeline for construction and opening has not yet been determined, as the company is currently seeking municipal approvals for the project.
“Each year we receive hundreds of requests from residents for a store in Connecticut, so we’re excited to bring Wegmans to Norwalk and to get to know our new neighbors,” said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets, in a statement. “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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