New Whole Foods Store Update + Wegmans Begins Hiring: CT Business News

There was plenty of business news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read business stories.

Whole Foods Sign Affixed To Building As Community Waits For Opening

The new store will represent Connecticut's 12th location.>>>Read More.

Wegmans Begins Hiring For 500 Positions For First CT Store

As customers await the opening of CT's first Wegmans store, the company is now hiring full-time employees to work at the store.>>>Read More.

Delayed IHOP Still Opening: Officials

A new IHOP location is still coming to town despite delays, according to company officials.>>>Read More.

Stop & Shop Officials Offer More Details, Timeline On 5 Connecticut Closures

Five Connecticut "underperforming" Stop & Shop stores have been designated for closure, and new details regarding when have been released.>>>Read More.

Former Iconic Restaurant’s Property Listed For Sale

The realtor for the property said that there has been a lot of interest already in the property, according to a published report.>>>Read More.

Burlington Opens New Store

There are now 15 stores across CT. The company said in a news release that more than 1,020 locations were open nationwide at the end of Q1 2024.>>>Read More.

3 Connecticut Kohl's Stores Preparing For Babies 'R' Us Openings

Three Connecticut Kohl's Locations are on the early list to welcome a Babies 'R' Us element and the first set to open will be in August.>>>Read More.

Ice Cream Shop Thrives Amid Heat Wave With Quality Scoops

The secrets to success in the ice cream game is to serve up "very good quality stuff," and high freezer-to-counter maintenance.>>>Read More.

Jimmy John's To Open New Location: Report

The new eatery is expected to open in 2025.>>>Read More.

Family-Owned Restaurant Closes, Owners Announce In A Heartfelt Message

The eatery featured lunch/breakfast options and was known as a place where the food was 'made with love.'>>>Read More.

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe Closes, To Reopen Under New Owner

The town’s sole Nardelli's location temporarily closed earlier this summer but is set to reopen in the near future under a new franchise.>>>Read More.

New Chipotle Restaurant Opens

Popular fast casual Mexican grill chain Chipotle officially opened its first restaurant in town.>>>Read More.

New Chase Bank Branch Opens

The bank branch has been expanding in CT while other banks have been closing locations.>>>Read More.

Birdcode Chicken Chain Officially Expands In CT

Birdcode was founded by Brandi and Phil Killoran and the theme of the eatery is "a unique fast-casual dining experience with a focus on southern hospitality.">>>Read More.

Prominent Bakery Closes Due To 'High Costs'

The artisanal bakery served surrounding towns with custom cakes, croissants, bread, cookies, and cupcakes.>>>Read More.

Former Site Of Grocery Store Could Become A Restaurant

A change of use to "restaurant" is being requested for the building, which has been vacant since March.>>>Read More.

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