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
John P. Fraro | Steve Nordstrom
September 5, 2024 - Big Y Appoints New Vice Presidents of Fresh Foods & Center Store
The Board of Directors of Big Y Foods, Inc. has announced the following new appointments: John P. Fraro, of Somers, CT Vice President of Fresh Foods and Steve Nordstrom, of Southbridge, MA Vice President of Center Store.
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