Wegmans invests $110 million in supply chain expansion

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets is investing $110 million in its supply chain network, including new facilities in Rochester and the consolidation of certain distribution operations, as the retailer builds capacity for future growth.

The investment includes a new refrigerated facility in Rochester to support Wegmans’ perishable operations, including fresh produce, meat and seafood, and deli and restaurant foods. The grocer also plans to relocate its return center operations from Winton Road to a new, modernized facility in Rochester.

Wegmans said the projects are intended to increase capacity, improve working conditions for employees, enhance service to stores, and reduce the company’s reliance on third-party providers. Planning is underway, but construction and opening timelines for the new Rochester facilities have not yet been finalized.

“Rochester is our hometown and an important part of who we are as a company,” said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets. “By continuing to invest in our stores and facilities here, we’re strengthening our operations, creating long-term opportunities for our people, and ensuring Wegmans continues to grow in the community we’re proud to call home.”

As part of the broader supply chain plan, Wegmans will consolidate its Winton Road general merchandise distribution center into its Pottsville, Pa., facility. According to Wegmans, the Winton Road site is the company’s oldest leased distribution facility and no longer meets its future service needs. The consolidation is expected to occur in spring 2027.

The company said there will be no layoffs tied to the changes and that it will work with affected employees throughout the transition.

“Modernizing our network is essential to continuing to build a safe, more efficient, and more resilient supply chain,” said Brian Olney, senior vice president of supply chain and food safety. “These investments will give our people the tools and facilities they need to better serve our stores today while creating the capacity to support Wegmans’ continued growth for years to come.”