Peek Inside Newly Renovated Livingston Supermarket [PHOTOS]

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A supermarket in Livingston recently got some big upgrades, which were unveiled to shoppers at a ribbon cutting event this week.

Village Super Market marked the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation at the ShopRite of Livingston on Monday.

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The storewide renovation introduces new fresh prepared food departments, service counters, lighting, flooring, décor and state-of-the-art cases.

Monday’s ribbon cutting celebration included live music from Livingston High School students, free food samplings, and in-store demonstrations like a tuna cutting display and a parmesan wheel cracking.

As part of the ribbon cutting, store leadership presented a $5,000 donation to the West Essex YMCA, awarded through the Sumas Family Foundation and Village’s You Choose. We Give. program, which empowers associates to support local nonprofits making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein was among those on hand to celebrate the renovation, in addition to the store owners.

“The Sumas family has been serving the Livingston community since 1966,” said Perry Blatt, senior vice president of Village Super Market and third-generation grocer.

“This renovation reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible shopping experience for our customers and the community,” Blatt said.

Some of the renovation highlights include:

Certified Kosher Bakery – A fully certified kosher bakery, supervised by the VAAD of Metro West, anchors the expanded bakery department. The space features an artisan bread bar, new donut, muffin and roll displays, and an enhanced grab-and-go selection. Customers can also enjoy a specialty cannoli program with more than 15 varieties, along with a wide assortment of freshly prepared baked goods. The renovation builds on last year’s expansion of the store’s kosher market, which introduced a more comprehensive kosher shopping destination in-store. That upgrade more than doubled product variety and introduced a redesigned layout to bring all major kosher departments together in one space. The upgraded kosher market includes an expanded grocery selection with more than 1,500 items, along with redesigned dairy and frozen sections.

International Cheese Department – The new department features hundreds of international and domestic cheeses, with an in-store cheesemonger available to custom-cut selections, create personalized charcuterie boards and offer pairing recommendations.

Prepared Foods Department – An expanded prepared foods area with a wide variety of meal solutions, including hot sandwiches, rotisserie and fried chicken, ribs, and a full selection of grab-and-go sides and snacks. The department also features international hot food, salad and Mediterranean bars with customizable options, a soup bar with eight rotating daily varieties, and a freshly prepared sushi bar staffed by in-store chefs. Customers can also take advantage of “Sushi Wednesday” promotions, featuring select $5 sushi rolls, along with an extensive assortment of ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook options.

Produce Department – The expanded produce department offers a broader assortment of fresh conventional and organic fruits and vegetables, as well as convenient cut fruit and vegetable options. The department also highlights its Sweetest Batch berries, known for exceptional quality and freshness.

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