NATICK, MA - Wegmans Food Market is wowing its consumers with a new, multi-level store format. The retail chain opens its new Natick Mall doors on Sunday, April 29th, at 7 a.m.
“Imagination and attention to detail,” said Store Manager Rich Boscia when describing what it takes to tackle such an exciting project. “This store is a unique space that looks unlike anything we’ve done before. Every decision was made with our customers in mind.”
This addition to the retail chain is one of its largest, at 145,500 square feet. Two levels offer direct access to the mall. An atrium, bright and centrally located, houses a cart conveyor system with an adjacent escalator so that customers have easy access to both levels. With so much room to roam, the company is able to store 70,000 items—3,000+ of which are organic.
On the first level, customers will find natural foods, grocery, dairy, bulk, and frozen items, as well as health and wellness, home and entertaining, and a wide array of alcohol.
If you’re anything like me, you often get the munchies while meandering the store and eyes all of the goodies. Lucky for this location’s customers, The Burger Bar and Buzz Coffee Shop sit on the second floor, offering restaurant-quality prepared foods with lots of seating, fresh produce, bakery, seafood, meat, cheese, deli, and charcuterie options. In addition to this, there are catering and floral shopping options. The retailer is bringing a party to town; Blue Dalia Restaurant & Tequila Bar opens at the location, as well, on Friday, May 4th.
According to a company press release, 550 employees will join the Natick-based team to offer made-to-order pizza, hand-decorate cookies from the Cookie Shop, prepare fresh-caught and locally-sourced seafood, and guide customers to the right wines to pair perfectly with their produce-packed meals. To prep employees for the Wegmans happenings, the company trained them at another Massachusetts location for up to six months before the debut.
“We’ve brought together a terrific team, and we’re still hiring for available full- and part-time opportunities,” said Boscia. “This is a beautiful place to visit for anything from a cup of coffee and a snack to a full grocery shop or a memorable dinner at Blue Dalia. Apart from the look of the store, what may surprise people most is our combination of quality, incredible service, and low prices. We want to be the place where families, business people, mall shoppers, and the community gather.”
Instacart will begin delivering Wegmans’ goods for the Natick location on May 2nd. For those wanting to head into the location, though, parking may be found in Parking Deck F across from Wegmans’ main entrance. An enclosed walkway will lead customers straight into the second level of the store. If you want the full Wegmans experience, show up at 6:55 a.m. on opening day to witness the Wegmans employees do the store’s cheer.
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