Cingari Family Markets starts 11th store renovation in four years

The Southbury store will include enhanced departments, address sustainability initiatives

A rendering of the renovated ShopRite at Southbury store that Cingari Family Markets owns. Rendering by Broden Design Group.

NORWALK – Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating its ShopRite of Southbury supermarket at 775 Main Street St. in Southbury – the 11^th such renovation in its 12-store chain in the past four years.

The family-owned and operated Connecticut-based supermarket, which owns 10 ShopRite and two Grade A Markets, said the latest renovation is part of a continued investment in its stores across southwestern Connecticut. Construction is currently underway and is expected to be completed by late fall 2025. The store will remain open throughout the renovation, with most work scheduled during overnight hours to minimize disruption to shoppers.

“This renovation reflects our continued commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our Southbury customers,” said Thomas Cingari Sr., president and CEO of Cingari Family Markets. “We look forward to providing an upgraded shopping experience with more fresh food choices, expanded services and sustainable features that align with our mission of quality, convenience and community care.”

Highlights of the ShopRite of Southbury renovation include:

Expanded Grab-and-Go Meal options:Customers will find a larger variety of prepared, ready-to-eat and take-and-bake meals including marinated meats, seafood selections such as salmon and scallops, and house-made entrées and sides from the Cingari Family Markets private label line.
Enhanced floral and produce departments:The remodel will deliver a reimagined produce section featuring fresh, locally sourced and seasonal items, plus a refreshed floral department for all occasions.
Upgraded specialty departments:The bakery, seafood, deli, meat, dairy and frozen sections will all be modernized, with a focus on product variety and improved customer flow.
Sustainability ipgrades:New energy-efficient refrigeration and freezer units will reduce the store’s carbon footprint, while updated aisle lighting will enhance visibility and shopping convenience.

Family-owned and operated for over 90 years, Cingari Family Markets owns 10 ShopRites and two Cingari Family Markets in southwestern Connecticut. The company remains committed to sustainability, customer-focused innovation and investing in its employees to continue delivering on its promise of quality and care.