![]() “Highland Park Market customers are able to obtain our superior products right from their local supermarket, and this has significantly increased our bagel fan base.”įounded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery is the brainchild of the Puiia brothers, who are Staten Island, New York, natives. We are also a family-owned business, and it has been our pleasure to work with the Devanney family over the years,” said Jerry Puiia. “We’re honored that our bagels hold a premiere position in Highland Park Market’s bakery and have done so for 25 years. In recognition and appreciation of the long partnership, Jerry and Joe Puiia, founders of Between Rounds, recently presented Devanney, president of Highland Park Market, and Bob Thatcher, the store’s bakery manager for the past 30 years, with a plaque during a ceremony held in the bakery of the original store in Manchester. Jack’s son, Tim Devanney, currently leads Highland Park Market and his children, the third generation, are now active in day-to-day operations. Chou is looking forward to welcoming and acquainting himself with the store’s clientele.Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing bakery café and bagel shop with locations in Connecticut, recently celebrated its silver anniversary partnership with Highland Park Market, a five-unit family-owned supermarket business in the Hartford area.įor 25 years, Between Rounds has supplied its signature bagels to Highland Park Market stores in Coventry, Farmington, Glastonbury, Manchester and Suffield.įounded as a small general store by William White in 1886, Highland Park was purchased by Jack Devanney in 1958. Chou, who will maintain the highest level of quality that Suffield has come to expect. The Devanneys are moving on, knowing the store is in good hands with Mr. They have enjoyed their time in Suffield and admire the great pride residents take in their community. Their plan is to use proceeds from the sale to remodel another of their stores- they have locations in Manchester, Glastonbury and Farmington. After 20 years in Suffield, the Devanney family made the difficult decision to sell the store. Highland Park Market opened in 2001 and was the first supermarket in town since the A&P closed in 1995. However, it is currently a work in progress. Suffield Village Market plans to have a social media presence in coming months. Instacart, an online ordering platform, is being added to enable shopping directly from a customer’s computer or mobile device. The store’s website aims to be up and running by early September. Highland Park Market was the first employer for many young people, and he intends to continue that practice, providing good foundational skills for their future employment. Chou intends to be actively involved in the community through local hiring, activity sponsorship, etc. The bakery, full-service delicatessen, and freshly prepared food will also continue to be available.īeyond the store, Mr. Services such as catering and grocery delivery continue. Don’t expect to see any self-checkouts: As previously done, employees will finish the purchase by scanning, bagging and providing assistance with bags to the vehicle. An increase in Saturday open hours is also under consideration and may be implemented in the future.Īmong the many things that will remain the same is the in-store customer experience. ![]() Aside from signage to reflect the new name, no structural alterations are planned. His first focus will be dairy products and he will continue with additional areas progressively. ![]() Supporting local suppliers’ rates highly in Mr. Relationships with current and local suppliers will continue with new ones being formed to grow the store’s offerings. Chou has plans to gradually add 6,000 to 8,000 products. The speed by which they occur will be impacted by pandemic-related issues, including labor force challenges and supply chain disruptions.Ĭustomers can expect to see an increase in the variety and availability of organic and natural foods. With new ownership, people will begin to see changes in the store. Chou (pronounced “chow”) comes to our town after the sale of his most recent store, Higganum Village Market in Higganum, Conn. Highland Park Market became Suffield Village Market on August 24, when the sale to the new owner Shih Ming Chou was finalized. Pictured in front of the delicious bakery are (from the left) store manager Rich Tyrol, former owner Tim Devanney, and new owner Ming Chou.Įditor’s Note: The Suffield Observer staff wants to thank the Devanneys for their tremendous support of our community over the past 20 years. The Highland Park Market has changed hands.
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