Wegmans To Open Earlier Than Planned

HARRISON, NY — The folks at Wegmans Food Markets have moved up the schedule for the Harrison store opening — from autumn to August.

The 121,000 sq. ft store just off I-287 was originally supposed to open in June, but the coronavirus pandemic pushed it back. Now the company has announced Aug. 5 as opening day.

Meanwhile, the company is still hiring for the Harrison store, including holding a virtual job fair for multiple part-time associate positions throughout the store. You must submit an application to be considered. Candidates who meet job requirements will be sent an email to set up a time for a phone interview.

The event ends Aug. 16.

Wegmans is a family-owned grocery company, started back in 1916. It has grown to include 102 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and North Carolina.

The supermarket is known for its homey, higher-end feel that usually includes a hot prepared food section or restaurant — the Harrison store will have a burger bar — and its own bakery, seafood, deli and international food sections.The company describes its bigger-than-usual stores as having the feel of a "European open-air market."

The family supermarket chain is also highly regarded as an exceptional employer. For 22 years, Wegmans has ranked high on FORTUNE magazine's list of "The 100 Best Companies to Work For," placing No. 3 in 2019. It also ranked No. 1 on the list of 2019 Best Workplaces in Retail by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE.

The store at 106 Corporate Park Drive will open at 9 a.m. Aug. 5.