Stew Leonard's Not Coming To Derby: Mayor Anita Dugatto

DERBY, CT — In a Facebook post this week, the office of Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto states that the supermarket chain Stew Leonard's is not moving to the city.

"Many rumors have been circulating about Stew Leonard's coming to town," wrote officials. "Mayor Dugatto has reached out to Stew Leonard personally about the opportunity to establish a location in Derby. She was informed that the company has no interest in adding a Derby store at this time since they are currently busy with growth in other areas."

Last year, Derby lost its Walmart store and Adams IGA market, both located in the same complex on New Haven Avenue, and efforts to fill those commercial vacancies have been ongoing.

"Mayor Dugatto and her staff have been working diligently to assist the leasing agent find new tenants for the Walmart Plaza - which is no small task given retail trends."

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