Stew Leonard's Considers Milford For New Store

MILFORD, CT ? Stew Leonard's has long sought to build a fourth store in Connecticut, and it's possible the beloved grocer will choose Milford as its new home.

"The Leonard family is always on the lookout for their next farm fresh food store location," spokesperson Meghan Bell said. "While I cannot confirm a specific area, I can tell you that the Leonards really like Milford and they would likely consider an opportunity there if we found a great location at a great price."

Stew Leonard Jr. recently told Hearst Connecticut Media that locations in both Orange and Milford are possible, including the Raymour and Flanigan furniture store at 538 Boston Post Road in Orange and sites nearby on Boston Post Road in Milford.

The area also has a Trader Joe's and a Whole Foods Market.

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.

Related: Stew Leonard's Offers Update On Attempt To Bring Fourth CT Store To Orange

"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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