Supermarket Chain, Price Rite, Expanding Presence with New Store in Previously Held Ollie's Location
Weis Markets' latest store opening is just the latest in a series of refreshes, but the spotlight is now on Price Rite Marketplace, which is set to open a new grocery store in Waterbury, Connecticut. This marks the first new store for the brand in nearly three years.
Price Rite Marketplace, a registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., is a value-oriented grocery chain known for its warehouse-style format and competitive prices. The new store, scheduled to open in fall 2025, will be located at the Waterbury Shopping Center at 881 Wolcott Street, previously occupied by Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
The store will offer a diverse selection of high-quality food, authentic foods, everyday essentials, and big-value club-size items. To ensure sustainability, the store will feature energy-saving glass doors on all dairy cases, energy-efficient lighting, and refrigeration systems.
Price Rite Marketplace currently operates 53 grocery stores across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer-owned cooperative behind Price Rite, is No. 27 on Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America.
Kevin McDonnell, president of Price Rite Marketplace, expressed his excitement about growing the team in Waterbury and offering employment opportunities to local residents. The store is currently hiring for approximately 50 new jobs.
During a recent GroceryTech session, Jessica Griffin, an executive at Food Lion, outlined her successful hiring strategies, while another Food Lion executive shared strategies for attracting top talent. These insights may provide a glimpse into Price Rite Marketplace's recruitment approach for its Waterbury store.
As the opening approaches, more details about the Waterbury store's features, job opportunities, and the company background are expected to be revealed. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to check official announcements directly from Wakefern Food Corp. or Price Rite Marketplace's corporate communications.
In the meantime, Price Rite Marketplace associates look forward to building a team that shares their commitment to delivering great value and friendly service. The brand considers its associates as the heart of its stores, and this ethos is likely to be reflected in the Waterbury store.
Elsewhere, Stater Bros. is opening a new supermarket in SoCal, located in Greenspot Crossings in Highland. These developments in the grocery industry underscore the continued growth and evolution of the sector.
The new Price Rite Marketplace store, set to open in Waterbury, Connecticut, will not only provide employment opportunities for local residents but also contribute to the lifestyle and home-and-garden sector with its diverse selection of food items. With the store's competitive prices and warehouse-style format, it could offer a compelling alternative for consumers in the finance and shopping aspects of their lives. As the brand continues to expand its business, it emphasizes the importance of its associates in delivering great value and friendly service, which aligns with its commitment to sustaining a strong presence in the grocery industry.
