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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