Big Y Foods Inc., headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, is celebrating its newest Big Y Express Gas Station and Convenience Store, located at 234 Tolland Turnpike in front of the Big Y World Class Market in Manchester, Connecticut. This is the 10th Big Y Express location and the second in Connecticut. The other nine can be found in Massachusetts in Lee, Pittsfield, Hadley, Longmeadow, Wilbraham, South Hadley, Springfield, Chicope, and in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Big Y opened its first location in Lee, Massachusetts, in 2013.
This 2,575-s.f. location contains 10 pumping positions with 87, 89 and 93 octane fuel at every dispenser. Diesel is also available. A free air machine will be available for tire inflation at all times. Inside the store, selections will include freshly brewed coffee, milk, bread, numerous other cold beverages, candy, snacks, tobacco products, lottery and ice. Additional amenities include fresh muffins and donuts, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, indoor and outdoor seating and free wi-fi.
Big Y’s Silver Savings Club members receive 5 cents per gallon discount with their membership cards every day. Additionally, customers will receive fuel rewards when they buy groceries from any Big Y. Currently, shoppers can purchase $50 worth of groceries and receive 15 cents off per gallon of gas, purchase $75 worth of groceries and receive 20 cents off per gallon of gas, or purchase $100 worth of groceries and receive 25 cents off per gallon of gas. Fuel rewards are loaded right to the customers’ Silver Savings Club card and can be scanned and applied at the pump or at the register.
The store will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, 365 days a year.
According to Big Y President and COO Charles L. D’Amour, “We are always looking to bring our customers even more. Indeed, we are excited to not only help our customers save on their fueling needs but also make life easier by offering convenience items that our customers can grab on the run. This is especially important given the hectic lives and schedules we all lead. Big Y Express showcases our expertise in food and service along with new fuel savings for all. We are excited to be able to bring this new concept to Manchester with our 10th location.”
Big Y Foods Inc. is an independently owned supermarket chain in New England. Big Y operates 81 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including 70 supermarkets, Fresh Acres Market, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 10 Big Y Express gas and convenience locations with more than 11,000 employees.
