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
July 16, 2025 - Big Y Named One of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
For the third year in a row, Big Y has been included in Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, a recognition that highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency and customer trust.
Our Most Recent Releases:
- July 8, 2025 - Big Y Highlights Promotions and Growth Focus
- June 27, 2025 - Big Y in Search of Local Products for New Store Location
- June 26, 2025 - Big Y Collaborates with University of Phoenix to Provide Tuition Benefits to Employees
- May 22, 2025 - Big Y Foods Recalls Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps and Paninis Sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut Because of Possible Health Risk
- May 20, 2025 - Big Y Hosts Hiring Event for New Store in Westborough, MA
- April 09, 2025 - Big Y Highlights Promotions and Growth Focus
- 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