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Wegmans says its NYC grocery stores are collecting shoppers’ biometric data to keep stores safe

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FOX Local
Consumer
Updated January 5, 2026 10:31 AM MST Published January 5, 2026 8:40 AM MST
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Sign at the main entrance to a Wegmans grocery store in Manhattan. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Wegmans grocery stores says it is collecting biometric data on anyone who enters their stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn to keep the stores safe.
    • The privacy policy posted on the Rochester, New York-based chain's website states the personal data they collect.
    • The company operates 110 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.

Wegmans grocery stores in New York City are now collecting biometric data on anyone who enters their stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Big picture view:

The Rochester, New York based chain says that it is complying with local requirements and has posted mandated signage to notify customers about the technology that biometric data, including facial recognition, are being collected on everyone who enters the store.

Dig deeper:

The Wegmans Privacy Policy posted on the company’s website states the personal data they collect as part of their effort to provide a safe environment.

Some of our stores (including in exterior areas) utilize video surveillance and other monitoring tools (collectively, "Security Equipment"), which may capture license plate information and biometrics, such as facial recognition information, to create a safer environment for our staff and customers, and to deter, prevent, investigate, and/or prosecute any illegal activity that may occur on our premises. Our Security Equipment records digital images but does not record audio information (collectively, "Security Information"). Security Information is only accessible to a limited number of Wegmans employees, third-party service providers, and/or law enforcement, all of whom may be engaged to assist with security-related tasks when they arise. 

What they're saying:

FOX Local reached out to Wegmans for further information and whether they plan to implement biometric data collection at other locations.

By the numbers:

Wegmans has 110 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. and employs more than 53,000 people.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Wegmans communications team and the Wegmans website.  This story was reported from Orlando.


 

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