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Wegmans Food Markets, based in Rochester, New York, ranks No. 5 on Great Place to Work’s 2026 Fortune 100 Best Places to Work list.
This designation is based on survey responses from employees at Great Place to Work certified retailers.
What did Wegmans employees say?
Wegmans employees surveyed:
- 96% said the company was welcoming.
- 95% rated store service as excellent.
- 94% said they were satisfied with how Wegmans serves the community.
- 93% said they were able to take time off from work if needed.
- 92% said their management team is honest and ethical in their business practices.
- Overall, 91% think Wegmans is a great place to work.
How did Wegmans rank on previous Fortune 100 Best lists?
- In 2025, Wegmans ranked 6th.
- 2024, 6th place
- 4th place in 2023
- 3rd place in 2022
- 4th place in 2021
- 3rd place in 2020.
What are Fortune’s top 100 companies to work for in 2026?
- Synchrony (financial services)
- Hilton (Hospitality)
- Cisco (information technology)
- American Express (financial services)
- Wegmans Food Market (Retail)
- NVIDIA (Information Technology)
- Marriott International (Hospitality)
- Accenture (Professional Services)
- Delta Airlines (Transportation)
- Worldwide Technology (Information Technology)
What other retailers besides Wegmans made the 2026 Best 100 list?
- 29th place target corporation
- sheets at 32
- Trek Bicycle at 42
- Publix Super Market at 50
- CarMax, 56 years old.
Which companies are eligible to participate?
Eligible companies must be Great Place to Work certified and have at least 1,000 U.S. employees.
Companies pay an undisclosed fee to become certified, but “you can’t buy a spot on the list,” Fortune magazine notes on its website. “Rankings are determined by employee feedback and an unbiased analysis of cultural practices.”
Other rankings
From 2016 to 2025, Wegmans was ranked No. 1 on Fortune’s Best Places in Retail (Large), according to the Wegmans website.
“Companies on this list know that trust is a competitive advantage that cannot be stolen, copied, or replaced by a machine by a competitor,” Michael C. Busch, CEO of Great Place to Work, said in a statement. “Despite market uncertainty, data proves that high-trust workplaces experience faster growth and higher profits.”
Reporter Marcia Greenwood handles general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send your story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood.
