Big Y Foods recently celebrated the grand reopening of its supermarket at 1 Kent Road in New Milford, Connecticut. The remodel, which began on March 31, includes upgrades designed to enhance customer convenience, shopping ease and product variety. Shoppers will notice a more spacious and navigable store layout. By removing four feet from the back […]
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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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People To Watch: John Fraro, Big Y’s Deli, Bakery, Foodservice Director
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews John Fraro, director of deli, bakery and foodservice for Big Y Foods, which is based in […]
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Big Y Foods Board Makes Three Executive Appointments
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods’ board of directors has appointed Eric A. Swensen as VP of fresh foods, Michael R. Cormier as senior director of center store and Christian P. D’Amour as a district sales and merchandising mentor for the company. Swensen began his career with Big Y in 1985 as a part time service […]
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Big Y Foods Hiring 200 At Two New Connecticut Stores
Big Y Foods will open a hiring site to fill more than 200 full and part-time positions available at two new World Class Markets in Derby and Milford, Connecticut. These openings remain after transfers of all requesting Ansonia Big Y employees once that store is moved to either of these more up-to-date facilities. Additional positions also […]
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Big Y Makes Appointments In Massachusetts And Connecticut
Big Y Foods Inc. reported the following new appointments: Patricia M. Stucenski, store manager, South Hadley, Massachusetts, Big Y Express. Elizabeth A. Richardson, deli sales manager, North Adams, Massachusetts, Big Y World Class Market. Patrick J. Keane, store director, North Haven, Connecticut, Big Y World Class Market. “At Big Y, we are committed to providing […]
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Big Y Foods Names New District Director In Massachusetts
Big Y Foods has appointed David Murphy as district director to oversee daily operations for 14 stores in central and eastern Massachusetts. He will support Big Y’s programs and policies in these stores and report to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, VP of supermarket operations for Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. Murphy has more than 40 years […]
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FRANE To Honor Big Y Foods As Retail Member Of The Year
The board of directors of the Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the North East (FRANE) has unanimously chosen Big Y Foods as its 2018 Member of the Year. Big Y will be honored at the group’s upcoming Convention & Business Conference to be held at Mystic Hilton in Mystic, Connecticut, on Friday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. […]
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Big Y Stores Now Offering Deterra At-Home Drug Disposal Kits
Big Y’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centers and supermarkets now are carrying the Deterra Drug Deactivation System. The drug disposal pouch allows people to dispose of unused or expired medications, even opioid painkillers, at home. The pouch can deactivate drugs in the form of pills, liquids and patches. Users add the recommended amount of unused medicines in […]
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Michael D’Amour Elected To Big Y Board Of Directors
Big Y Foods’ board of directors in May elected Michael P. D’Amour to serve as its corporate director. D’Amour, EVP, will continue in his role of overseeing sales, marketing, distribution and merchandising for Big Y. “I am delighted that Michael will be serving as a member on our corporate board of directors,” said Charles D’Amour, president […]
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Big Y Names Christian D’Amour To Head Table & Vine Division
Big Y Foods has appointed Christian D’Amour as senior manager of its Table & Vine division, which is focused on fine wine, local beer, craft spirits and gourmet foods. D’Amour will be responsible for Table & Vine’s sales, marketing and operations. His responsibilities include the flagship location in West Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as seven […]
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Spencer, Massachusetts, Big Y Store Receives Major Upgrades
Big Y Foods has completed renovations to its Spencer, Massachusetts, World Class Market. The project brought about major upgrades in many areas of the 50,753-s.f. store as well as several new additions in response to changing customer needs. Big Y Spencer originally opened in November 1995; the store’s most recent previous remodel took place in April […]
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Big Y Reaches New Milestones In ‘Sack Hunger’ Campaign
Big Y Foods in Springfield, Massachusetts highlighted its recent “Sack Hunger” holiday program along with year-round efforts to donate food to all of the food banks it supports, reporting a total of more than 5 million meals donated in 2017. Big Y’s eighth annual Sack Hunger/Care to Share program brought nearly 22,000 bags of food to […]
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Big Y Relaunches ‘Education Express’ To Help Local Schools
Springfield, Massachusetts-based grocer Big Y is relaunching its Education Express program. Since 1993, Big Y has awarded more than $14 million worth of supplies to area schools through the program, which is open to public and private schools, grades K-12, in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Education Express helps to supplement school budgets to ensure that children […]
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Big Y Expands Local Dairy Partnerships
Big Y Foods of Springfield, Massachusetts, has expanded its number of local dairy partnerships to 10 companies, adding Kimberly Farm in New Milford and Wildowsky Dairy in Lisbon, Connecticut, to the lineup. Big Y partners with each farmer individually, and both sides mutually agree on how many nearby stores each dairy can supply with its fresh products. […]