Milford Leaders Reach Out to Stew Leonard’s Reps: Report

MILFORD, CT — Stew Leonard's is looking to build a fourth store in the state, and city officials are making a push for Milford to be the grocer's new home, according to Hearst Connecticut Media.

An economic official said the city has been in contact Stew Leonard's about possibly opening a store in Milford. Mayor Rich Smith "has been clear that Milford is certainly interested," the official said.

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The Milford bid for a new Stew Leonard's comes as negotiations have stalled for an Orange space to become the grocery store's newest location.

Last month, the company confirmed that efforts to open a Stew Leonard's store at the Colonial Commons shopping plaza on Indian River Road in Orange remain stalled due to proposed rent costs.

A spokesperson for Stew Leonard's recently said that, while no specific area is being considered, "the Leonards really like Milford and they would likely consider an opportunity there if we found a great location at a great price."

"The World's Largest Dairy Store" last opened a Connecticut store in Newington in 2007. It also has locations in Norwalk and Danbury, along with two more stores in New Jersey and three in New York.

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