Big Y in the News
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates 94 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including 75 supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors, Big Y Express Fresh Market and 17 Big Y Express gas and convenience locations with over 10,000 employees. Big Y has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as both Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and for Women. 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
April 09, 2025 - Big Y Highlights Promotions and Growth Focus
Big Y is announcing a series of promotions within the company as part of its continued focus on nurturing talent, fostering a culture of growth, and recognizing the hard work and passion of its employees.
Our Most Recent Releases:
- March 04, 2025 - Big Y Donates $75,000 to Red Cross California Wildfire Relief
- February 20, 2025 - Big Y Appoints Director of Pharmacy
- January 30, 2025 - 1 Million Meals Donated to Food Banks from Big Y
- January 17, 2025 - Big Y Partners with Red Cross Relief Campaign in Response to California Wildfires
- December 02, 2024 - Big Y Investigates Skimmer Incident
- November 21, 2024 - Join Big Y in Providing Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season
- November 12, 2024 - Big Y named Forbes Best in State for 6th year in a row
- November 06, 2024 - Big Y Opens in Westport, CT
- October 29, 2024 - Big Y Hosts Grand Reopening Following Remodel of Springfield, MA Location
- October 29, 2024 - Big Y Partners with Red Cross Relief Campaign in Response to Hurricane Helene
- 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