How can a company that operates in only six states rank so high in yet another nationwide list? In this case, Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets’ reputation precedes it.
Phase 1 was conducted online in November and included 6,000 adult respondents in the U.S.
Phase 2 was conducted in January and included more than 18,000 respondents and approximately 300 ratings per company.
Wegmans scored high in categories like Ethics, Products/Services, Citizenship, Culture and Character.
Lakeland, FL-based Publix Super Markets also scored high, No. 6 this year, with high scores in Ethics, Character, Citizenship and Growth.
Other retailers that scored in the Top 50 included:
Costco, at No. 18;
Kroger at No. 21; and
Aldi at No. 23.
Retailers that scored in the Bottom 50 included:
Target, at No. 72;
Dollar General at No. 76; and
Walmart at No. 79.
How can a company that operates in only six states rank so high in yet another nationwide list? In this case, Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets’ reputation precedes it.