The owners of Ted’s IGA Supermarket at 127 Main Street are selling the business.The store was opened in 1974 by Theodore “Ted” Armata and is now co-owned by his sons, Todge and David, under the name of Village Shoppes LLC in what is locally known as Ted’s Plaza. The plaza is also home to two retail stores and two restaurants. Now, Todge Armata , who serves as president, and David Armata, the co-president, are ready to retire.“Ted’s has been part of Hebron’s daily life for over 50 years ...
The owners of Ted’s IGA Supermarket at 127 Main Street are selling the business.
The store was opened in 1974 by Theodore “Ted” Armata and is now co-owned by his sons, Todge and David, under the name of Village Shoppes LLC in what is locally known as Ted’s Plaza. The plaza is also home to two retail stores and two restaurants. Now, Todge Armata , who serves as president, and David Armata, the co-president, are ready to retire.
“Ted’s has been part of Hebron’s daily life for over 50 years and the relationships we’ve built with our customers, local partners and vendors are something we value greatly,” Todge Armata said. “As we prepare to retire, we reflect with immense gratitude on what this store has meant to our familiy and our town. It has truly been an honor.”
The store has been expanded twice in it’s more than half a century of service to the town, and a portion of the plaza was rebuilt after fire and water damage in 2022. It now totals 22,000 square feet, including loading docs, sheds and a seasonal greenhouse space.
The Armata family has long been generous with local charitable and community causes, donating to and participating in many fundraisers each year. Their contributions include sponsoring ice-cream-eating contests and a children’s pedal-tractor pull during the Maple Festival each March, providing the space for the organizational line-up of the Tractor Parade, hosting car shows each summer and sponsoring hot-dog carts at golf tournaments for the benefit of the regional Youth and Family Services, among others. The family has also donated space and money to support local families battling health crises.
The brothers said Ted’s IGA has been known for its partnerships with local farmers and vendors, schools and nonprofit organizations, living up to its nickname as a “Hometown Store.” That commitment, they said, will remain through the transition period. Current store employees will remain in their positions and the store will continue to be open regular hours while sale plans are finalized.
“Our team has always been the heart of Ted’s,” David Armata said. “Many of our employees have been with us for years, even decades. We’re grateful for their loyalty and dedication throughout the years.”
Any changes in operations and details on the transition to a new owner will be shared, said the Armatas, as they are known, but the sale of the business is expected to happen before the end of 2025.
“Thank you to the Hebron community for more than 50 years of trust, friendship and support,” Todge Armata said. “Serving this town has been one of our greatest privileges.”