PCC Community Markets, a 72-year-old retail grocery cooperative, will open its first small format store, PCC Corner Market, in July in downtown Seattle.
Located at 4th and Union, the 6,000-square-foot market will be designed around the needs of downtown workers and residents. It marks the co-op’s return to the heart of the city, occupying a smaller footprint than a previous location, which was shuttered in January 2024.
PCC Corner Market will deliver a different experience from PCC’s full-service grocery stores, offering a selection of fresh, hot and prepared foods and a limited assortment of grocery and pantry staples.
“With PCC Corner Market, our mission is to offer the same amazing food that PCC is known for in a refreshing new format that is readily accessible and easy to navigate,” said Krish Srinivasan, president and CEO.
“We are excited about returning to the city center and to once again be serving the many residents and workers there who were regulars at our previous store. And, I want to thank our co-op’s incredible staff members for contributing their energy, ideas and humor to the fun process of determining the new store’s name.”
Open Monday through Friday, PCC Corner Market will offer options for breakfast, lunch and after-work grab-and-go items. The concept was developed using insights from PCC’s previous downtown store, where prepared foods and healthy snacks were customer favorites. Offerings will range from fresh sushi and popular PCC Market Kitchen deli items to a variety of snacks, ice cream, beer and wine.
“PCC Corner Market will play an essential role in the continued revitalization of our city’s business district,” Srinivasan said. “It’s a smaller version of your neighborhood co-op, serving a big need in downtown Seattle.”
The return of PCC to downtown also is being heralded by local community leaders.
“PCC’s return to Rainier Tower is another momentum builder for downtown Seattle,” said Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
“Downtown employees and residents alike, including chamber employees from our office in Rainier Tower, are thrilled to have another food and grocery option, and the reopening is truly a signal that downtown Seattle is on its way to being better than ever.
“Thank you to PCC Community Markets for being an active chamber member and community leader, and for bringing an amazing team and excellent store conditions back downtown.”
PCC Corner Market is on track to open by mid-July.
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