SPRINGFIELD, MA - The happiness of a retailer’s workforce is a clear demonstration of its internal strategies and company values. Showcasing its dedication to its associates, Big Y has unveiled a recent multi-million-dollar investment geared toward increasing its starting pay rates for all clerks, customer service, fresh food and center store specialists, and Assistant Department Managers as of June 26, 2022.

“We are proud to be investing in our hard-working store teams who have been on the front lines these past two years to support our customers and our community,” said Charles L. D’Amour, Big Y President and Chief Executive Officer. “We know that household budgets are being squeezed by inflation. We hope that by boosting their hourly rates, we will help them to weather these tough times as we recognize and appreciate their efforts and their loyalty.”

Throughout its 86-year history, Big Y has remained committed to caring for its employees and their families, and unleashing this recent investment shows the retailer’s appreciation for their hard work, loyalty, and unwavering customer service. As a result of these rate changes, nearly three-fourths of the company’s retail workforce will receive a pay increase, a press release outlined. Following the implementation of these raises, all Big Y retail employees in both Massachusetts and Connecticut will be paid above minimum wage.

This investment follows multiple other efforts to bolster the company’s workforce, as Big Y held three successful on-the-spot hiring events this past year and recently held one-on-one career pathing meetings at all locations for over 3,000 individual employees. With new store locations planned in new regions, the retailer is continuing to develop its teams in all areas of the company.

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As the retailer further executes its workforce and expansion strategies, ANUK will be here to report.

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