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State of Connecticut - Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media
  Business & Employment Changes Announced in the News Media - State of Connecticut Last Updated: February 4th,2026
This publication lists start-ups, expansions, staff reductions, and layoffs reported by the media, both current and future. The report provides company name, the number of workers involved, date of the action, the principal product or service of the company, a brief synopsis of the action, and the source and date of the media article.

Startups and Expansions in 2026

Startups and Expansions in January 2026

Key Food to fill supermarket vacancy in Shelton shopping center

Popular hot chicken restaurant opens new CT location Friday

Poke Bros. opens latest Hawaiian-inspired eatery in Southington's ShopRite Plaza

T.J. Maxx sets opening date for store at Shops at Stone Bridge in Cheshire

Fast-growing chicken chain Birdcode opens in Cheshire, continuing CT expansion

Hotels are on the rise in Connecticut. Here's what opened in 2025 and what's coming in 2026.

Little Charm Eatery opens in Wallingford, serving Thai and Asian fusion cuisine

New sports bar with familiar name set to open in Hartford

Stew Leonard says he's eyeing New Haven area for new store. Here are some possible sites

Yemeni coffee shop Qahwah House to open in Stamford as its first Connecticut location

Crunch Fitness to expand Connecticut footprint with new Torrington and Southington locations

Whole Foods sets opening date of Feb. 5 for new Cheshire store

West Haven wooing Wegman's to open its second store in Connecticut

Western retailer Boot Barn to open new Connecticut store in old Party City location

Meriden board OKs new gas station at West Main Street and Chamberlain Highway

First-time restaurant owners open Poke Kitchen in East Windsor shopping plaza

Queen Street Pizza opens in Southington at former Renaldo's Apizza & Pasta

Indian cybersecurity firm to establish regional U.S. HQ in CT following CI investment

Former Bridgeport Stop & Shop to open in spring as self-storage — a plan that faced local opposition

A CT drive-through business so popular staff serves customers in parking lots is opening new site

Pizza chain Colony Grill announces sixth Connecticut location

Mobile dirty soda shop based in Southington to open shops in Milford and Plainville

 

 

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Layoffs and Staff Reductions in 2026

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN January 2026

Shoreline bank seeks to close Madison branch in March

Longtime CT diner, one of last of original drive-ins, closes. 'My heart is truly aching': customer

Old Greenwich coffee shop Joe Studio Café closes after 6 years due to 'financial strain'

Popular longtime CT bakery closes. Customers lament; owner insists ‘do not worry about me.’

CT Boot & Shoe closed in Torrington but shoes will again be offered at the old Howards Shoe Store

Video game retailer resumes Connecticut store closings

M&T Bank announces plan to close 10 branches at Stop & Shop stores in Connecticut

Macy's to close Cheshire distribution centers, cutting nearly 1,000 Connecticut jobs

Toy Maker Confirms Timeline For Enfield Exit After Nearly 50 Years

South Windsor Facility To Close After New Wave Of Layoffs

Macy's plans to lay off 57 employees in South Windsor, months after it laid off 106

Norfolk pub closes Jan. 31 at the Royal Arcanum: 'This is the cornerstone of this community'

Francesca’s to close all stores nationwide, including 7 locations in Connecticut

Westbrook Outlets redevelopment faces delays as more stores close

Longtime Trumbull hibachi restaurant shuttered for good

CT restaurant and ice cream shop to close next month. ‘You guys are obviously loved,’ a fan

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon announces 16,000 new layoffs, leaving questions about Connecticut jobs

Two CT Saks Off 5th stores close as parent company shutters most locations

CT Boot & Shoe closed in Torrington but shoes will again be offered at the old Howards Shoe Store

 

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