Stew Leonard Reinvented Retail and Survived Scandal #stewleonards #grocery #history Stew Leonard’s began with milk routes in Norwalk and grew into one of Connecticut’s most recognizable grocery stores. Founded in 1969 with just eight items, it reinvented food shopping as an experience. After a $17 million IRS skimming scandal sent its founder to prison, Stew Leonard Jr. rebuilt trust and guided renewed growth. Today, the family business remains widely beloved and is preparing for its third gener