Only The Best For Your Family From Ours® Big Y was established in 1936. Currently headquartered in Springfield, MA, Big Y is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Proud to be family owned and operated, they currently operate 62 stores throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul and Gerald D'Amour, the store was named after an intersection in Chicopee, Massachusetts where two roads converge to form a "Y". Big Y World Class Market is listed among Forbes top 500 Private Companies. Big Y is a family owned and family oriented retail food company serving people's at home food needs. Our goal is to exceed our customer's evolving expectations by constantly seeking better ways to create and deliver World Class service and value. Big Y is also a proud recipient of the 2014 NBRI Circle of Excellence Award. The NBRI Circle of Excellence Award recognizes organizations that place a high value on employee engagement and customer satisfaction.