New Price Rite Store to Occupy Previous Ollie's Site
Price Rite Marketplace Opens New Store in Waterbury, Connecticut
Price Rite Marketplace is set to open a new store in Waterbury, Connecticut, in 2025. The new location will be a part of the Waterbury Shopping Center, previously occupied by Ollie's Bargain Outlet at 881 Wolcott Street.
The store will provide a wide selection of everyday essentials and big-value club-size items, focusing on budget-friendly grocery shopping. Exact details on the job count for this location are not explicitly stated, but typical positions at Price Rite include cashiers, clerks, perishable clerks, and supervisory roles such as Assistant Night Crew Chief. Hourly wages for these roles in Connecticut range approximately from $16.35 up to $27.73, depending on position and seniority.
The parent company of Price Rite Marketplace is Village Super Market, which operates several Price Rite stores in the Northeast U.S. and also owns ShopRite stores and manages multiple grocery banners in the region.
Kevin McDonnell, president of Price Rite Marketplace, expressed excitement about growing the team in Waterbury and offering employment opportunities to local residents. The associates of Price Rite Marketplace are considered the heart of the stores, and the company is looking forward to building a team that shares its commitment to delivering great value and friendly service.
The new Price Rite Marketplace will feature energy-saving glass doors on all dairy cases and energy-efficient lighting and refrigeration systems. It will also offer a diverse selection of authentic foods and flavors that cater to the local community's tastes and traditions.
Price Rite Marketplace operates 53 grocery stores across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The retailer-owned cooperative behind Price Rite Marketplace is Wakefern Food Corp., based in Keasbey, N.J. Wakefern is the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States, comprising nearly 50 members that independently own and operate 365-plus supermarkets under various banners.
Elsewhere in the industry, Wakefern is No. 27 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America. In addition, Stater Bros. is opening a new supermarket in SoCal at Greenspot Crossings in Highland, and Harris Teeter is discussing its Charleston, S.C., market refresh with Progressive Grocer. Meanwhile, Weis Markets has opened a new store in Maryland's Frederick County, marking its first new store in nearly 3 years.
Food Lion's executive has shared successful hiring strategies during the GroceryTech session, emphasising the importance of community engagement and offering competitive wages. These strategies may prove beneficial for Price Rite Marketplace as it prepares to bring approximately 50 new jobs to the Waterbury area.
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- With the opening of the new Price Rite Marketplace store in Waterbury, Connecticut, individuals interested in finance may want to consider career opportunities in retail, as around 50 new positions will be available, including cashier, clerk, and supervisory roles, offering hourly wages ranging from $16.35 to $27.73.
- Beyond essential grocery shopping, the new Price Rite Marketplace store also boasts a diverse selection of authentic foods and flavors, catering to the local community's tastes and traditions. In addition, home-and-garden enthusiasts might find the retail offerings at the shopping center, which will house Price Rite, appealing for their lifestyle needs.
