We’re finally getting a Wegmans. Now, what other stores do we want in Charlotte?
Key Takeaways
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- Wegmans confirms 2026 opening for 110,000-square-foot store in Ballantyne.
- Charlotte residents express interest in other stores, including Buc-ee’s and Wawa.
- CharlotteFive invites public input on retail wishlist through an online poll.
Much to the joy of Charlotte transplants from Western New York and elsewhere in the Northeast, there’s finally an opening date for Wegmans here — fall 2026.
By this time next year, we’ll be ready to shop at the new 110,000-square-foot Wegman’s store in Ballantyne at 11550 N. Community House Road. The family-owned grocery chain is beloved for its market cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, along with its traditional supermarket options.
And now that those dreams are coming true for Wegmans to open in Charlotte, it begs the question: What other stores do we need here?
Are you dreaming of a Buc-ee’s nearby? Or perhaps a Wawa? Let us know in the poll below, and we’ll share the results.
Heidi Finley
The Charlotte Observer