Big Y opens new store in Middletown, Connecticut

Expanding Presence in the State with Modern Retail Features

Big Y has officially opened its new supermarket in Middletown, Connecticut, at 850 S. Main St. This store is the second of three new locations scheduled to launch in the state this year, showcasing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence and providing a modern shopping experience to its customers.

Extensive Offerings and Specialty Items

The new Middletown store features a comprehensive selection of products and services, including:

• On-Site Bakery: Customers can enjoy hand-decorated cakes and a variety of specialty baked goods.
• Full-Service Butcher and Seafood Departments: The store provides fresh seafood with six weekly deliveries and a range of high-quality meat products.
• Kitchen and Deli: Offers include Ready to Heat, Eat, or Cook Big Y Quick, Easy Meals, hand-tossed pizza by the slice or whole pie, freshly made sushi, and made-to-order subs and paninis featuring Boar’s Head premium meats and cheeses.
• Local Specialty Items: The market highlights products from local vendors such as Arethusa Farm old-fashioned-style ice cream, Bear’s seasoned wings, Liuzzi Italian specialties, Hummel Bros. frankfurters, Lyman Orchards apples and pies, and more.

Eco-Friendly Features and Modern Design

The store, which began construction in April 2023, incorporates several green features as part of Big Y’s broader strategy to modernize its retail spaces. These include energy-efficient refrigerated cases, a full-store generator, and electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot. These enhancements aim to create a more enjoyable and sustainable shopping environment for both customers and employees.

Job Opportunities and Community Impact

The Middletown store opening has generated 100 part-time and full-time job opportunities in the area. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the company’s website at www.bigy.com/careers.

Grand Opening Festivities

Doors opened to the public on June 20, with grand opening celebrations beginning on Thursday, including giveaways, special offers, and sample tastings. New myBigY members will receive 500 myBigY Rewards points upon signing up, and exclusive discounts are available for members based on their grocery purchases.

Future Store Openings

This Middletown location follows the recent opening of a new store in Brookfield, Conn., in May. Additional stores are in the works for Westport, Conn., and Uxbridge, Mass. With these new locations, Big Y will operate a total of 77 supermarkets, further strengthening its presence in the region.