New Supermarket Opening In Danbury This Weekend At Former Stop & Shop

DANBURY, CT — A new ShopRite supermarket is set to open in Danbury this weekend, filling a space that has been vacant for nearly two years.

Cingari Family Markets announced that its new ShopRite of Nutmeg Square, located at 72 Newtown Road, will officially open to shoppers Sunday, Nov. 1.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, with Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves and other local officials expected to attend.

The 59,000-square-foot supermarket occupies the former Stop & Shop location at Nutmeg Square, which has been vacant since November 2024.

The store has undergone a complete renovation and will feature a grab-and-go meal station, artisan bakery, full-service butcher, deli and floral department, according to the company. The renovated space also incorporates energy-efficient technologies.

“We’re thrilled to breathe new life into this prominent Nutmeg Square space and welcome Danbury neighbors to the ShopRite of Nutmeg Square and to our family,” said Thomas Cingari Sr., president and CEO of Cingari Family Markets.

“Our team has reshaped this store into a vibrant community hub where quality, convenience, and genuine service come together.”

Alves welcomed the supermarket’s arrival, citing its potential economic benefits for the city.

“Having a respected grocer like Cingari Family Markets at Nutmeg Square is fantastic news for Danbury,” Alves said. “Their commitment to exceptional offerings and community engagement will strengthen our local economy and provide area residents with the high-quality shopping experience they deserve.”

The new location will be the 11th Connecticut ShopRite operated by Cingari Family Markets, a fourth-generation, family-owned supermarket company founded in 1929.