Big Y on St. James Avenue to Host Grand Reopening Following Remodel

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Foods Inc. announced the grand reopening of its supermarket at 1090 St. James Ave. Springfield, on Thursday, Oct. 31. The project included major renovations in many areas of the store and various new additions in response to changing customer preferences.

After months of planning and construction, the remodeled store now features upgraded décor, flooring, and finishes throughout the building. The exterior façade was also given a more modern look. Additionally, a modified Customer Service Center opened up space to include café seating for customers to enjoy their favorite foods and beverages.

The new design features several exciting updates and expansions, including an expanded variety of fresh foods; updated deli and kitchen offerings; an expanded Hispanic grocery section featuring traditional ingredients and pantry staples from across Latin America, including Brazil and the Caribbean, and sustainability initiatives, including new, high-efficiency LED lighting, refrigerated cases, and equipment throughout the store.

“This remodel’s focus was to improve the overall shopping experience while delivering the quality and variety our customers have come to expect,” said Michael Matyszewski, store director at the St. James location. “With the enhanced look and feel to every aspect of the store, employees have great pride in being able to share this new family market with our community here in Springfield.”

Rick Bossie, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Big Y, added that, “as we continue to grow, it is important for us to keep up with the ever-changing grocery industry. We not only want to offer the best quality products and services to our customers, but also give our employees the tools and training they need to be successful. When they succeed, we all win. This new store format and design will allow us to do that.”