



Member News
Grade A Markets Renovating ShopRite In Derby
Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating the ShopRite at 49 Pershing Drive in Derby, Connecticut. The updates will introduce a fresh, contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities that provide greater convenience, variety and an elevated shopping experience. Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring. The store will remain open […]
Community News
DEEP Expands Energy Efficiency Efforts for Businesses & Residents
Draft Request for Proposals Incorporates On-Bill Financing Approaches and Other Enhancements to Expand Access to Energy Efficiency for Eversource and UI Customers (HARTFORD)- As noted in Governor Lamont’s State of the State address in January, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is conducting a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) to invite bids […]
Legislative Update
CT Officials Push Back on Canadian Tariffs Over Energy Costs
Connecticut customers could be caught in the middle of a trade war by tariffs on Canadian electricity at a time when many consumers are already struggling to pay their electric bills. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is trying to block 10% tariffs that have been put on hold temporarily by President Donald J. Trump as the fierce debate on tariffs […]
CFA NEWS
CFA Leads Fight Against Costly Retail Regulations
In March 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report accusing three national grocery retailers of exploiting pandemic-era supply chain disruptions to inflate prices and pad profits. The report suggested that large national chains leveraged their market position to impose stricter supplier demands, consolidate private label brands, and ultimately pass higher costs onto consumers—all […]