Village Super Market celebrated the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation May 18 at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $5,000 donation to the West Essex YMCA.
Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein joined employees and members of owners the Sumas family to cut the ribbon, following a family-friendly customer celebration the day before that featured live music, samplings and special in-store demonstrations.
The donation to the YMCA was awarded through the Sumas Family Foundation and Village’s “You Choose. We Give.” program, which encourages employees to support local nonprofits.
Renovation highlights
The storewide renovation introduced new fresh prepared food departments, service counters, lighting, flooring, décor and modern cases.
“The Sumas family has been serving the Livingston community since 1966. This renovation reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible shopping experience for our customers and the community,” said Perry Blatt, SVP of Village Super Market and third-generation grocer.
“From expanded specialty departments to enhanced prepared foods and upgraded service areas, every detail was designed to bring greater convenience, quality and value to our shoppers.”
Certified Kosher bakery
A fully certified kosher bakery, supervised by the VAAD of Metro West, anchors the expanded bakery department. The space features an artisan bread bar, new doughnut, muffin and roll displays and an enhanced grab-and-go selection.
Customers also will find a specialty cannoli program with more than 15 varieties, along with a wide assortment of freshly prepared baked goods.
International cheese department
The new department features hundreds of international and domestic cheeses, with an in-store cheesemonger available to custom-cut selections, create personalized charcuterie boards, and offer pairing recommendations.
Prepared foods department
An expanded prepared foods area offers a wide variety of meal solutions, including hot sandwiches, rotisserie and fried chicken, ribs and a full selection of grab-and-go sides and snacks. The department also features:
- International hot food, salad and Mediterranean bars with customizable options;
- Soup bar with eight rotating daily varieties;
- Sushi bar staffed by in-store chefs;
- “Sushi Wednesday” promotions featuring select $5 sushi rolls; and
- An assortment of ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook options.
Produce department
The expanded produce department offers a broader assortment of fresh conventional and organic fruits and vegetables, as well as convenient cut fruit and vegetable options. The department also highlights Sweetest Batch berries.
Kosher market expansion
The renovation builds on last year’s expansion of the store’s kosher market, which introduced a more comprehensive shopping destination in-store.
That upgrade more than doubled product variety and introduced a redesigned layout to bring all major kosher departments together in one space. It includes an expanded grocery selection with more than 1,500 items, along with redesigned dairy and frozen sections.
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About
Third-generation members of the Sumas family operate Village Super Market, which includes 30 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, New York and eastern Pennsylvania, as well as specialty markets under the Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market brands in Manhattan.
