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".
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Big Y Express to Open in Somers and Enfield, CT
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (May 17, 2023) Big Y Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the planned opening of their 16th and 17th Big Y Express Fuel and Convenience locations at 580 Main Street, Somers, CT and 241 Hazard Avenue, Enfield CT. Both stores are slated to reopen as Big Y Express on July 15, 2023. These locations will bring the total number in Connecticut to 6. The first Big Y Express opened in 2013 in Lee, Massachusetts.
These Big Y Express locations contains 8 pumping positions each with 87, 89, and 93 octane fuel and diesel. A free air machine is available for tire inflation. Additional amenities include their signature Wide Awake bean-to-cup always fresh coffee, as well as quick grab and go staples like milk, cold drinks and snacks. Big Y Express is open Monday through Friday from 5AM until 10PM and on weekends from 6AM-10PM.
Currently hiring for management and select part-time positions in both locations. Interested applicants should apply at http://www.bigy.com/careers. Big Y offers flexible shifts and many scheduling options. “Big Y is the perfect working environment for those seeking flexible shifts and excellent benefits,” says Meaghan Tetreault, Senior Manager Employee Relations and Field Services for Big Y.
Fuel discounts are available every day for myBigY members. More information, is at bigy.com. In addition to the customary 5 cents per gallon discounts, members can earn an incremental $1.50 savings per gallon based upon their grocery purchases at any Big Y market. Fuel rewards are automatically loaded to their account for use at the fuel station and applied at each pump. Additionally, Big Y’s Fleet Fuel Rewards Program saves additional time and money at any Express location.
“We are always looking to bring our customers even more, especially during these challenging times,” said Big Y president and CEO, Charles L. D’Amour. “We are excited to not only help our customers save on their fueling needs but also make life easier by offering quick convenience items that our customers can grab on the run.”
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 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 2018 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".