Charlotte, NC - Residents of Charlotte will soon have another grocery store option as Wegmans Food Markets announced plans to open a new location in the Ballantyne area. The highly anticipated store is set to open in the third quarter of 2026, according to new renderings released by Wegmans.

The decision to bring Wegmans to Charlotte was influenced by the hundreds of requests the company received from Charlotteans. With the announcement, Wegmans aims to provide a unique shopping experience that sets them apart from existing grocery chains in the area.

Spanning an impressive 110,000 square feet, the new Wegmans store in Ballantyne will offer a wide range of features that have made the chain popular across the East Coast. Shoppers can expect to find a diverse selection of seafood, meat, bakery, deli, and cheese options. Enthusiasts of fine wines will be delighted by Wegmans' extensive wine selection, touted as one of the best in any grocery store.

Joe Marley, a Charlotte resident, expressed his excitement for the new store, highlighting the exceptional quality of Wegmans' offerings. "Deli, grocery selections, finest wine selection you're ever going to see in a grocery store," Marley said, "It's just really, really extremely well done."

The upcoming Wegmans location in Ballantyne will be strategically situated less than half a mile from Ballantyne's massive mixed-use development known as 'The Bowl.' This prime location is expected to attract a significant number of customers who will have easy access to both the grocery store and other amenities in the area.

Bill Battaile, a long-time Charlotte resident and Harris Teeter shopper, acknowledged the competition between grocery stores. "They have to stand out and do something different that the others don't do," Battaile said.

Wegmans' reputation for exceptional quality and elevated shopping experiences has been recognized nationally. Although the Solitaired ranking of grocery stores in America was released before the announcement of Wegmans' entry into the Charlotte market, it is worth noting that Charlotte had six major grocery store chains in the top ten.

As Wegmans prepares to open its doors in Ballantyne, residents can look forward to a market cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Whether customers are seeking a quick bite or a leisurely meal, the market cafe will provide a welcoming space for shoppers to relax and enjoy their purchases.

With its targeted opening date set for the third quarter of 2026, the new Wegmans store in Ballantyne is poised to bring a fresh and enticing grocery shopping experience to Charlotte. As shoppers differ in their preferences and priorities, the arrival of Wegmans will undoubtedly contribute to the diversity of options available for grocery shopping in the Queen City.

Note: The information in this article is based on the details provided in the news release by Wegmans Food Markets regarding the opening of their new store in Ballantyne, Charlotte.