Big Y in the News
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates 84 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including 70 supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 13 Big Y Express gas and convenience locations with almost 12,000 employees. Big Y has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as Employer of Choice by the Employers Association of the Northeast. Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul and Gerald D'Amour, the store was named after an intersection in Chicopee, Massachusetts where two roads converge to form a "Y".
Big Y in the News contains excerpts from press releases that have been sent to local media.
Featured News Press Release
October 4, 2024 - Big Y Partners with Red Cross Relief Campaign in Response to Hurricane Helene
Big Y is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Now through Friday, October 18th, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at all Big Y supermarket locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our Most Recent Releases:
- October 3, 2024 - Big Y Kicks Off 2024 Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
- September 30, 2024 - Big Y Hosts 4th Annual Big Vax Week
- September 20, 2024 - Big Y in Search of Local Products for New Location in Westport, CT
- September 19, 2024 - Big Y Hosts Grand Reopening Following Remodel of Easton, MA Location
- September 7, 2024 - Gabby’s Dollhouse Sprinkle Party Tour coming to Big Y Locations
- September 5, 2024 - Big Y Appoints New Vice Presidents of Fresh Foods & Center Store
- August 30, 2024 - Big Y & UMass Partnership Focuses on Future Farmers
- August 12, 2024 - Big Y Hosts Hiring Event for New Store in Westport, CT
- July 31, 2024 - Big Y Appoints New Director of Meat & Seafood
- July 26, 2024 - Big Y Temporarily Closes Delis after Boar's Head Recall
- July 22, 2024 - Aisles of Achievements: My Big Y Journey
- July 18, 2024 - Big Y Launches New Pharmacy Mobile App
- July 15, 2024 - Big Y Investigates Skimmer Incident
- July 10, 2024 - Big Y Opens New Location in Middletown, CT
- June 6, 2024 - Big Y Opens New Location in Brookfield, CT
- May 20, 2024 - Summer Grilling Safety
- May 16, 2024 - Big Y’s Fresh & Local Distribution Center Leadership Changes
- May 14, 2024 - Big Y Looking for Hispanic Products
- April 25, 2024 - Big Y Sponsors 10th Year of Local Farmer Awards Helping 100 Local Farms Make Infrastructure Improvements
- April 22, 2024 - New Store Remodels Focus on Sustainability
- April 4, 2024 - Big Y Express Now Open in North Haven, CT
- April 3, 2024 - Big Y Appoints Colin D’Amour to Senior Director of Asset Protection
- April 1, 2024 - Big Y Hosts Hiring Event for New Store in Middletown, CT
- March 21, 2024 - Information Resources Technology Moves at Big Y
- March 12, 2024 - Big Y Hosts Hiring Event for New Store in Brookfield, CT