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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: April 1st, 2025
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 2025

Startups and Expansions in March 2025

Construx Co. opens headquarters in Hartford

Wingstop opens on Hartford's Main Street, its second in the city

Three restaurants planned for former Bank of America property in Fairfield

New Greenwich Avenue boutique music store to sell high-end guitars, vinyl records

New Starbucks, with a drive-thru, is now open on South Main Street in West Hartford

Boot Barn opens new location at New Britain Ave. plaza in Plainville

New York-style bagel shop to open 2nd CT location in Oxford this week

DSW returns to Stamford with new Ridgeway Shopping Center location

 

Startups and Expansions in FEBRUARY 2025

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection looking to hire for seasonal jobs

Square Peg Pizzeria to open new spot in Shelton with help from ex-UConn basketball star Maria Conlon

Electric Boat to hire 3000 workers in 2025: What’s the state of manufacturing in eastern CT?

Barnes & Noble announces opening dates for 3 new CT stores in wake of #BookTok trend

J. Crew Factory opens in Southbury Green shopping plaza; Barnes & Noble, other retailers to follow

CT's first Wegmans announces official Norwalk opening date in summer: 'We can't wait'

Ross Dress for Less is opening in Connecticut next month

Popular fast food chicken chain applies for permit to open another location in CT

New Mexican restaurant Speedy Tacos opens in Torrington

Here's where western and workwear Boot Barn is opening its next two stores in Connecticut

Martha Stewart to open restaurant at Foxwoods

Sally's Apizza is open at Westfarms mall

CVS opens new store on Bridgeport's North Avenue, at former Walgreens site

Developer gets go-ahead to build 2 warehouses; CT town’s industrial space growing scarcer

Ex-Bob’s Stores outlet will bounce with new life under plan in central CT town

New Connecticut Aldi locations? Grocery chain likely to grow as inflation continues, experts say.

A Wegmans is coming to CT for the first time ever. Here's when and where

Two sisters open Cozy Cup Bakery & Café in Berlin

3 shopping centers in Stamford expand with 8 new retailers, including medical and spa services

The Pearl Sports Bar opens in former downtown Manchester burger restaurant space

 

Startups and Expansions in JANUARY 2025

This Connecticut mall is adding a new athletic shoe retailer

Great Wolf Lodge to open in Connecticut in May

Newtown entrepreneur opens second Metal Supermarkets in Bridgeport Connecticut

The Laurel, a restaurant with 'no set cuisine,' opens in West Hartford from former Millwright's chef

Dave's Hot Chicken to open first location in Connecticut

National smoothie chain and hibachi buffet find new homes in busy CT plaza. Here’s when they open

Eyewear retailer Warby Parker opens in Canton over the weekend

Planet Fitness opens New Milford location ahead of schedule, fills former space TJ Maxx space

 

 

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Layoffs and Staff Reductions in 2025

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN March 2025

Department of Veterans Affairs plans major job cuts, including 80,000 positions

CT organization that has helped thousands of refugees closing its doors. It comes after Trump orders

Bridgeport record shop The Emporium to close its doors this month

Red Robins plans to close 70 restaurants: Could Connecticut locations be affected?

Duracell to relocate R&D HQ from CT to Atlanta by summer 2026

Following private equity deal, Barnes Group to close its Bristol headquarters, cut 28 jobs

Two TD bank branches in Connecticut are closing.

Windsor's, Michael's Jewelers to be leaving the Meriden Mall for locations elsewhere

Dollar General to close nearly 100 stores in U.S. Will CT stores in your city or town survive?

Walgreens is closing two more Connecticut stores, moving prescriptions, in these towns

CT manufacturer to close corporate headquarters, lay off workers. Here’s what will stay open.

A CT volunteer fire department is closing down after 68 years. It’s an ‘end of an era,’ mayor says.

CT's oldest Army Navy store is closing for good. They served the community for 40+ years

Chain restaurant closings are becoming more frequent in Connecticut, but the reason why varies

 

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN FEBRUARY 2025

Pratt & Whitney to cut some jobs

Well-known CT brewery closing next week after 10 years in business. ‘A lot of great memories’: customer

Amazon lays off dozens of corporate workers in latest round of job cuts

These Connecticut breweries have closed so far in 2025

Southington-based manufacturer Rex Forge says it will close, lay off 103 workers

Another Wave Of Layoffs Announced At Hartford Insurer

Undergrounds Record Cafe in Oakville closes its doors: 'Best path forward at this time'

Joann fabrics and craft store to close these 10 Connecticut locations amid new bankruptcy filing

After more than 1,000 layoffs, worries persist about CVS Health's future in Connecticut

Walgreens to close two Connecticut stores in March amid financial pressures

Three of six Forever 21 Connecticut stores to close amid bankruptcy talks

Duracell to relocate R&D HQ from CT to Atlanta by summer 2026

How IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing process and speed of your return

Bridgeport Flyer Diner in Milford closing its doors after 85 years

END OF AN ERA: Milford's Bridgeport Flyer Diner closing

120 doctors in CT are at risk for losing their jobs. A lawmaker says ‘the stakes are very high’ 

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag

CT-based Pitney Bowes cuts workforce by over 30% amid cost reduction and sale of unit

Rheem Manufacturing Co. laying off 76workers in Waterbury

Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts

 

LAYOFFS AND STAFF REDUCTIOINS IN JANUARY 2025

Wethersfield Diner announces final days open; building to be vacated by Jan. 31

Imminent gym shutdown in central CT is latest closure by national chain

Macy’s closing 66 stores around country. See the list of locations here.

Casual dining chain closes restaurant in Meriden Mall, leaving only two in Connecticut

Williams Sonoma, Old Navy to close Westbrook Outlets stores amid redevelopment plans

Crystal Mall's FYE store to close, leaving Trumbull as its last Connecticut location

Italian restaurant Caputo Trattoria closes at Foxwoods Resort Casino after 7 years

Kohl's to close 27 'underperforming' stores by April. Here's the list

Two Connecticut cannabis stores close less than two years after opening, the state's first

Video game retailer GameStop closes at least five Connecticut stores amid poor sales

Advance Auto Parts to close 700 stores nationwide, including at least one at this CT location

Walgreens turnaround continues with 450 stores to be closed this year

Santander Bank to close its branch in New Haven this spring

 

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