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Big Y Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Campaign

Big Y has begun its annual Partners of Hope campaign, an initiative held each October to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research and treatment, providing support to local organizations, hospitals and medical centers.   To participate, customers can buy a Partners of Hope ribbon for $1 when checking out at any Big Y location […]

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Big Y Appoints 4 To Director Roles

The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has announced the following appointments: Caroline Cuzeau, director of financial planning and analysis; Anita Giroux, director of IT infrastructure; Morgan Spencer, director of retail marketing; and Beth Young, district director. “At Big Y, we take pride in supporting the development and growth of our team members as […]

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D’Amour Named Big Y Senior Director, Supermarket Operations

Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour senior director of supermarket operations, where he will be responsible for overseeing its five supermarket districts, ensuring operational excellence across all locations.  A third-generation D’Amour family member, he is a grandson of Big Y co-founder Gerald E. D’Amour and son of Executive Chairman Charles L. D’Amour. He […]

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Big Y Named One Of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies By Newsweek

Big Y has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the third consecutive year, recognized in the grocery and convenience stores category for its dedication to ethical business practices, employee satisfaction and customer loyalty.  The annual survey, developed in partnership with market research firm, Statista, ranked 700 companies across 23 industries […]

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Big Y, University Of Phoenix Partner To Provide Employee Tuition Benefits

Big Y has established an agreement with University of Phoenix to provide employees with tuition benefits so they have access to the educational resources they need to develop their skills and pursue goals. “We are pleased to announce our partnership with University of Phoenix, which presents a valuable opportunity for our employees to further their […]

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Big Y Donates $75K To Red Cross For California Wildfire Relief

Big Y Foods has donated $75,000 to support the American Red Cross network’s humanitarian relief efforts to those affected by the wildfires in California. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based supermarket chain collected donations from customers and employees Jan. 17-31 in-store, online and myExpress Checkout Mobile app. The total also included contributions from Big Y. “We are truly […]

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National Mango Board Names Big Y Foods As Retailer Of The Year

The National Mango Board (NMB) has named Big Y Foods as the recipient of its Mango Retailer of the Year award. This award honors the grocer for its contributions to the mango category, including significant year-over-year sales growth, in-store promotions and successful consumer engagement campaigns. The Mango Retailer of the Year award recognizes retailers that excel in supporting […]

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Big Y Donates 1M Meals During Sack Hunger Campaign

Big Y shared that it has donated 1 million meals through the annual Sack Hunger campaign, providing support for four regional food banks within its two-state marketing area. The recipients – Connecticut Foodshare, The Greater Boston Food Bank, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and Worcester County Food Bank – work with soup kitchens, food […]