They're just not that into us

posted Mar 25, 2013 at 4:50 PM

People, it's time to admit the cold reality of the situation: Wegmans just loves Boston more than Albany. Boston's mayor announced today that the chain is planning another store there, in the Fenway neighborhood -- it will be its fourth store in the greater Boston area. It's OK if you need take a minute. Rejection can be hard. [Boston Globe] (Thanks, Paul) Earlier: Wegmans? Really? Please explain.

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Shrug. Still haven't been to Trader Joe's.

... said ethan on Mar 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM | link

Give it up. Wegman's is not going to come into Price Chopper territory. The two chains are either in a cold war-type stand off or are downright colluding to stay out of each other's territory. It is all game theory.

... said Laura on Mar 26, 2013 at 10:46 AM | link

i heard (many years ago) that pc and wegman's had a 'handshake" not to compete. maybe true?

... said sharon howard on Mar 26, 2013 at 6:05 PM | link

I do consulting work for Wegmans. Albany should accept they're not coming here because:

1. The handshake deal with the Golub family is real
2. The demographics "aren't here" per one of their Directors
3. Their expansion plans are in MA, NJ, PA, and VA

I wish they would for the Market Cafe alone. Alas, we're doomed to general blandness.

... said SUT is my Biz on Jun 10, 2013 at 8:48 PM | link

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