Wegmans Uses Facial Recognition in Some 'High-Risk' Stores

The Wegmans Debate And The Rise Of Surveillance In Workplaces

Wegmans’ biometric data practices point to a larger surveillance shift, raising urgent questions about privacy, equity, and the future of work.

ShopRite, Wegmans scan customer faces as lawmakers consider privacy protections

Grocery stores across Connecticut are using facial recognition technology to combat theft, but some customers and lawmakers are raising privacy concerns about the practice.

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company

Wegmans, the supermarket chain known for its cult-like following, angered some loyalists after revealing it uses facial recognition technology at New York City stores.

Is Wegmans watching you? Chain says it’s using facial recognition technology in some stores

By Sue Gleiter, pennlive.com (TNS) Popular grocery store chain Wegmans has implemented facial recognition technology at some of its stores. Wegmans confirmed in a statement it has deployed cameras to collect data in “a small fraction of stores that exhibit elevated risk.” The Rochester, N.Y.-based chain didn’t say whether the technology is being used at its Pennsylvania locations. The company emphasized the surveillance has been employed to keep…

Is Wegmans watching you? Chain says it uses facial recognition technology in some stores

A grocery store chain with locations in central Pennsylvania has implemented facial recognition technology at some of its stores.

The Friday Checkout: Wegmans botches communication of its biometric security steps

The popular grocery chain was forced to play defense this week after news outlets highlighted ominous signage outside its New York City stores noting the use of the tech.