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 71 supermarkets, Fresh Acres Market, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 10 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".
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Big Y At Fresh Acres Is Launched
SPRINGFIELD, MA [December 21, 2021] – Renovations are finally complete for the new Big Y at Fresh Acres located at 1941 Wilbraham Rd in Springfield.
Since its opening in 2006, Fresh Acres served as a testing site for new and innovative concepts for the entire Big Y supermarket chain. This unique location pioneered a strong focus on local and artisan providers, sourced a proliferation of cheeses from around the world, tested distinctive offerings such as stone pies, dry aged beef, and an open air produce market and emphasized the value of fresh meals to go.
As customer needs have evolved over time, Big Y listened and recognized that customers were asking for change. People were looking for a more complete shopping trip with all of the savings they have come to expect from Big Y to be available within this location. So, eight months ago, Big Y embarked on yet another new format for this store while preserving the same small neighborhood market feel that makes this location so special. Customers will still find the same made to order stone pies, specialty sandwiches and salads and local products along with extra savings such as myBigY offers and digital coupons. Additional services such as the ability to earn gas savings to be used at Big Y Express stations and the option to utilize the MyPicks online shopping feature with curbside pickup in this location are also now available.
All employees maintained their jobs throughout this transformation and they look forward to remaining the trusted local market serving the sixteen acres community.