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.
The new store will represent Connecticut’s 12th location.>>>Read More.
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.
A new IHOP location is still coming to town despite delays, according to company officials.>>>Read More.
Five Connecticut “underperforming” Stop & Shop stores have been designated for closure, and new details regarding when have been released.>>>Read More.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new eatery is expected to open in 2025.>>>Read More.
The eatery featured lunch/breakfast options and was known as a place where the food was ‘made with love.’>>>Read More.
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.
Popular fast casual Mexican grill chain Chipotle officially opened its first restaurant in town.>>>Read More.
The bank branch has been expanding in CT while other banks have been closing locations.>>>Read More.
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.
The artisanal bakery served surrounding towns with custom cakes, croissants, bread, cookies, and cupcakes.>>>Read More.
A change of use to “restaurant” is being requested for the building, which has been vacant since March.>>>Read More.
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