ShopRite to Open New Danbury Location November 1
The Cingari Family Markets store will anchor the Nutmeg Square retail space in Danbury starting next month.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Cingari Family Markets is set to open a 59,000-square-foot ShopRite supermarket in Danbury on November 1, 2026. The new grocery store replaces a former Stop & Shop location that closed in 2024.
Why it matters
The opening is strategically timed to capture local consumer demand during the upcoming Thanksgiving shopping rush. This location marks the second ShopRite presence for the Cingari family in the city.
The project represents a $20 million investment for a 59,000-square-foot facility at Nutmeg Square. It is the 11th ShopRite store managed by the Cingari family in Connecticut.
The players
Cingari Family Markets
This family-owned company operates a chain of supermarkets and serves as a major retail employer in Connecticut.
ShopRite
ShopRite is a retailer-owned cooperative of supermarkets that operates stores across several Northeastern states.
Hawley Companies
This firm provides commercial contracting services including landscaping and site development.
The details
The facility underwent significant interior and infrastructure repairs following a fire that damaged the building's roof and HVAC system in late December 2025. Contractors have finalized the installation of shelving and interior prep, while crews from Hawley Companies managed the site's parking lot striping and landscaping.
Timeline
Mid-December 2025: The Cingari family signed the lease for the Nutmeg Square building.
Late December 2025: A fire occurred at the empty building, damaging the roof and HVAC systems.
November 1, 2026: The ShopRite store is scheduled for its grand opening.
November 2, 2026: A ribbon-cutting ceremony for local VIPs will take place.
November 3, 2026: The region observes Election Day.
Market Landscape
This opening marks the revitalization of a commercial anchor space left vacant by the closure of the Stop & Shop at Nutmeg Square in 2024. The move strengthens the company's regional footprint by establishing a second location in the city to compete for local grocery market share.
Local shoppers gain a new grocery option on Newtown Road just one mile west of the Bethel border. The increased retail activity is expected to manage the flow of the 22,000 drivers who pass the site daily.
The takeaway
The transformation of the fire-damaged building into a new supermarket highlights the rapid redevelopment cycle of prime commercial real estate. Residents can expect a new grocery anchor to be fully operational before the upcoming holiday season.
Further reading
For more information on retail changes in the area, visit the Danbury Openings & Closings section.
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