Wegmans Says It Won’t Replace Closing Albany-Area ShopRite Stores
October 26, 2023 | 1 min to read
The closure of all five ShopRite supermarkets in the Capital Region has sparked speculation about the reasons behind the move and potential replacements. However, Wegmans has confirmed that it has no plans to enter the Albany market at this time, according to spokeswoman Tracy Van Auker.
ALBANY — ShopRite’s decision last week to close all five of its supermarkets in the Capital Region set off a chain reaction of speculation and whispers about why the retailer is leaving and what may replace it.
But for those wondering if the Rochester-based Wegmans supermarket chain will fill the void, the answer is “No,” at least for now.
“We do not currently have any plans to enter the Albany market,” Wegmans spokeswoman Tracy Van Auker said in an email.
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