Price Rite Marketplace to Open New Store in Waterbury, CT on October 1
New Store to Bring 50 Jobs, Top-Quality Fresh Foods and Wide Variety of Products at Great Value to the Local Community
Waterbury, CT (September 22, 2025) – Price Rite Marketplace, known for its everyday low prices and shopper-friendly format, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store in Waterbury, CT on Wednesday, October 1. Located in the Waterbury Shopping Center at 881 Wolcott Street, the 34,000-square-foot store will feature a produce department brimming with fresh vegetables and fruits and grocery aisles stocked with high-quality meats, dairy products, baked goods, frozen foods and national and private label grocery items at unbeatable prices.
The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 AM and a full day of festivities, including vendor sampling, a live DJ, photo opportunities, gift card giveaways and more.
Known for its commitment to value, variety and quality, Price Rite Marketplace was recently ranked one of the most affordable grocery stores in Connecticut by a national NetCredit report. The supermarket is excited to deliver its fresh and affordable shopping experience to Waterbury residents.
“We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome the Waterbury community to our store,” said Kevin McDonnell, president of Price Rite Marketplace. “This store represents our ongoing commitment to making fresh, affordable food accessible to more families — with thousands of everyday low prices. We’re excited to celebrate this next chapter with our new customers and team members.”
The Price Rite of Waterbury will deliver a diverse selection of authentic foods and flavors that cater to the local community’s tastes and traditions. Customers will also find a wide variety of everyday essentials and big-value club-size items, all designed to meet the needs of families and individuals alike.
Built with sustainability in mind, the Waterbury store will feature several green technologies, including energy-saving glass doors on all dairy cases and energy-efficient lighting and refrigeration systems throughout the space.
The store is still hiring. Interested candidates who are passionate about customer service to apply for open positions online here.
About Price Rite Marketplace
Price Rite Marketplace is a registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer owned cooperative based in Keasbey, NJ and the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States. Price Rite Marketplace opened its first store in 1995 under the name Price Rite Supermarkets, and currently operates over 53 grocery stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Maryland. Committed to providing the best value for customers, Price Rite Marketplace delivers a simplified shopping experience with top name brand foods and products and expanded fresh produce and organic offerings at exceptional prices. The supermarket was recently ranked among the top two most affordable grocery stores in six states, according to a national affordability report by NetCredit. Price Rite Marketplace is also dedicated to fighting hunger through its annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign and partnerships with Feed The Children and local food banks. For more information, please visit www.priceritemarketplace.com.
