PCC Community Markets to open new Seattle location after 10-year wait. Madison Valley store will finally make its debut this fall Similar to other locations, the new Madison Valley PCC store will offer locally grown organic produce. PCC Community Markets will open a new grocery co-op in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood this fall. Located at 2925 E. Madison Street, the store will be the retailer's 17th location in Washington state. "We signed this lease 10 years ago, and it's been a long road to get here as the project worked through the local process, with input from the neighborhood along the way. That makes it especially meaningful to finally open our doors and put down roots here," said Amy Chow, acting CEO of PCC Community Markets. "This neighborhood has such a strong sense of community, and we look forward to being a part of people's everyday routines." The new community-owned co-op store will offer locally grown organic produce, ethically raised meat and seafood, and a wide selection of seasonal products sourced from across the Pacific Northwest. It will also feature everyday value through PCC branded products, Field Day products and a bulk section curated to provide staples at accessible prices. For time-saving options, the store's deli will include freshly prepared meals, seasonal salads, artisanal sandwiches, hot soups, and grab-and-go options crafted daily. All offerings at the Madison Valley store will uphold PCC's quality standards spanning sustainable agriculture, fair labor, animal welfare and more. The store is expected to employ approximately 75 staff members. "I'm so excited to welcome PCC Community Markets' newest neighborhood store to Madison Valley," said Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth. "As a multi-generational Seattleite, I'm proud to support a local, homegrown business that reflects the values of our community. As a farmer who runs a family-owned farm, I deeply appreciate PCC's commitment to supporting local agriculture. And as a city official, I recognize PCC not only as a valued employer and economic driver, but as a true community partner, leading on issues from hunger relief advocacy to environmental sustainability." Construction is currently underway, with the new store on track to open this fall. Additional details will be revealed in the coming months. Last year, PCC reported it made a "modest profit," with net sales rising 3.1% year over year to hit $449.9 million. Transactions and units were also up, by a 6% rate, while membership grew to 117,000 people. "Looking ahead into 2026, I feel optimism for what we can achieve together. The coming year is rich with opportunities to nurture our local organic food system, deepen our connections with the farmers and partners who sustain it, and celebrate our bountiful region," wrote CEO and President Krishnan Srinivasanin, who is currently on leave, in his latest quarterly update to PCC member-owners. He continued: "At the same time, we remain on a multi-year journey toward sustained triple bottom-line health, in an economic environment that still offers more questions than answers. This is a journey that will require focus, patience and collective effort, and will not always be easy - and we are committed to transparency in what we do and why." Founded in Seattle in 1953, the cooperative grocer operates 16 stores in the Pacific Northwest. PCC was named one of Progressive Grocer's Outstanding Independents for 2025.

Design deep dive: PCC Community Markets' hybrid small-format store and corporate office. Renovation project at Seattle's Rainier Tower undertaken by Cushing Terrell Cushing Terrell's creation of PCC's small-format Corner Market in downtown Seattle included the construction of new partition walls and soffits, the installation of equipment and fixtures, refreshed signage, custom millwork, and high-quality finishes. PCC Community Markets tapped multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell to repurpose its existing store space at Seattle's Rainier Tower as both a PCC Corner Market - the co-op grocer's small-format store concept - and a commercial office space for its employees. As previously reported by Progressive Grocer, the Corner Market opened this past July. The work encompassed comprehensive tenant improvements to create a unique shopping experience tailored to the needs of residents and workers in downtown Seattle. Interior renovations included the construction of new partition walls and soffits, the installation of equipment and fixtures, refreshed signage, custom millwork, and high-quality finishes. As well as the store space, Cushing Terrell created a workplace and employee break room alongside the Corner Market as part of the 5,000-square-foot project. Formerly housed at the north end of downtown, PCC corporate employees are now located next door to the Corner Market, with the office space and employee break room filling space that once was part of the larger store. That location closed in early 2024 after only two years, following business challenges that caused it to be "unprofitable," in the words of CEO Krish Srinivasan. The current store takes up about a third of the space originally occupied by PCC's original downtown store. As well as the store space, Cushing Terrell created a corporate workplace alongside the PCC Corner Market. The Corner Market format was developed using insights from PCC's earlier downtown store, focusing on prepared foods and better-for-you snacks for time-pressed urban customers. The new, smaller store provides convenient options for every day part, including fresh sushi, deli selections, snacks, ice cream, beer and wine. "This project was about more than just reconfiguring a space - it was about honoring PCC's deep roots in the community while creating a welcoming, efficient environment for everyone who walks through the door," explained Kara Eberle-Lott, architectural design lead for the project at Cushing Terrell, which has an office in Seattle. "By preserving key elements of the original store and thoughtfully integrating new features, we were able to support PCC's mission and foster a sense of connection that truly puts community at the core." PCC is well known for its adoption of sustainable building practices: Several of its stores have achieved LEED Gold and Platinum certifications, as well as Living Building Challenge Petal certifications. The Rainier Tower project advanced this legacy by making use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient equipment and low-impact refrigeration. Founded in Seattle in 1953, the cooperative grocer operates 16 stores in the Pacific Northwest. More Grocery business news. * PCC Community Markets CEO to Take Leave CFO Amy Chow will step in as acting CEO during Krishnan Srinivasan's planned leave * PCC Community Markets Transitions to Self-Service Deli Cases Department change among quarterly accomplishments highlighted by co-op's CEO * Coborn's Flagship 'Grocerant' Concept to Open in Minnesota Market & Table store will debut March 12 in Plymouth * How Hospitality-Inspired Design Boosts Grocery Loyalty Retailers are evolving into "third places" and competing on experience

PCC Community Markets launches premium churros line across 16 stores. Share via: PCC Community Markets, the nation's largest community-owned food cooperative, launched Alberto's Churros premium retail line across all 16 of its stores this week. The collaboration between the Seattle-based co-op and local, minority-owned producer coincides with Alberto's partnership with Specialty Frozen Food Distributors that will bring the frozen churros to retailers throughout western Washington. To meet PCC's standards, Alberto's developed a new 12-pack retail formulation featuring sunflower oil, unbleached flour and cane sugar that maintains its plant-based recipe. The company has served the Pacific Northwest foodservice industry for nearly four decades, supplying all 79 Taco Time Northwest locations, Seattle favorites like Copacabana at Pike Place Market and more than 50 restaurants across the region. Ingredient standards drive reformulation. "We're inspired by manufacturers who want to realize their greatest potential by rethinking their ingredient approach," said Frank Schuck, grocery merchandiser at PCC Community Markets. "When local makers like Alberto's choose to elevate their brand through higher-quality sustainable ingredients, it creates a ripple effect - better products for our members, stronger support for family businesses and proof that premium quality and accessibility can go hand in hand." Steven Ramirez-Araujo, second-generation owner of Alberto's Churros, said PCC's merchandising team provided guidance on ingredient sourcing. His parents, Alberto and Elsa Araujo, founded the business in 1987 in Seattle's University District. "PCC challenged us to think deeper about our ingredient sourcing without compromising the authentic churro experience our family has been perfecting for 38 years," Ramirez-Araujo said. "Their mentorship gave us the confidence and insight to level up our retail offering by making small tweaks that resulted in defining the direction we want to build for our brand." Regional expansion through distribution partnership. Through the Specialty Frozen Food Distributors partnership, Alberto's Churros soon also will appear in frozen dessert sections at Harbor Greens, H&L Produce, Leschi Market, Hilltop Red Apple, West Seattle Thriftway, Central Co-op Seattle and Town & Country "Specialty Frozen is a family-owned business taking great care of their relationships with manufacturers and retailers alike. They have extensive reach in the western Washington community, and their business model is the perfect match for our needs," Ramirez-Araujo said. "This partnership allows us to bring restaurant-quality churros with premium ingredients to neighborhood stores throughout the region." The PCC launch follows Alberto's 2025 fall retail debut at Rosauers Supermarkets, which originated from what was initially a foodservice meeting. Founded in 1953, PCC Community Markets operates 16 stores across the Puget Sound region with 118,000-plus member-owners. The co-op carries products from more than 700 local producers and has pioneered Northwest farmland preservation through the PCC Farmland Trust and partnerships with organizations including United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. For more PCC news, view its PCC news page. The Shelby Report delivers complete grocery news and supermarket insights nationwide through the distribution of five monthly regional print and digital editions. Serving the retail food trade since 1967,... More by Shelby Team Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *