<p>Wegmans stores have often been likened to <B>massive food emporiums</b> with their fresh forward presentations and dedication to differentiating their product lineup. As the company expands its reach, many of Wegmans’ East Coast locations continue to catch the eye of the consumer and entice the palate of the produce industry, including one in <B>New York</b>.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/weg1.jpg" alt="052914 cropped" /></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The Pittsford location, first opened in 1997, replaced a previous store that was established in 1965 and remains a stronghold for much of Wegmans’ research and development. From trying out <B>new products to expanding on larger scale programs</b>, this location has often been referred to as the company’s flagship store by those consumers and industry peers who have graced its walls. (Photos attributed to Boston.com)</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The <B>134,000 square-foot</b> store houses some key features that include a fully stocked produce department, Market Café, Kosher Deli, Nature's Marketplace, Sub Shop and Patisserie. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/weg3.jpg" alt="052914 cropped" /></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>In addition, Pittsford Wegmans is trying out a new idea to make grocery shopping convenient for its customers with <B>online grocery ordering</b> using an app which allows consumers to shop more conveniently and pick up groceries a few hours later, according to Rochester TWC News.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/weg4.jpg" alt="052914 cropped" /></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Wegmans Spokeswoman Jo Natale says this is a pilot program that is currently only in use at the Pittsford location and that by using this app or the website, customers can view a catalogue of about <B>47 thousand items</b> to put in their virtual shopping cart for purchase.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>New York-based grocer Wegmans has been seeking to establish a greater foothold in the Eastern United States as the retailer geared up for the opening of its long-awaited 80,000 square foot Chestnut Hill store in Boston, Massachusetts. A store opening in September in Burlington, and a third store at the University Station project in Westwood next year is also in the works, according to The Boston Globe. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Wegmans is constantly bringing a level of grocery differentiation to the consumer and we are excited to see what the grocer has in store.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomepageView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&clear=true" target="_new"> Wegmans </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
