Big Y Foods Inc. recently reached an agreement to acquire the leasehold interests for three supermarket locations within Big Y’s marketing area. These locations are 1076 Post Road East in Westport, Connecticut; 14 Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, Connecticut; and 290 Turnpike Road in Westborough, Massachusetts.
According to Big Y President and CEO, Michael D’Amour, ”All of us at Big Y are excited about the opportunity to enter into these communities with our unique fresh and local foods along with our exceptional and knowledgeable employees. These locations fit nicely within our current store footprint.”
These new locations tie in with Big Y’s current growth strategy, which will total 77 supermarkets.
Big Y Foods is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England with more than 10,000 employees. It has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut and ranked at No. 72 on Progressive Grocer’s PG 100, annual list of North America’s top food retailers.
