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PCC returns to West Seattle with enhanced shopping experience

Newest PCC Community Market showcases co-op’s dedication to sustainability

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

October 3, 2019

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PCC Community Markets (PCC), one of Seattle’s original grocers and the largest community-owned food market in the United States, reopened its West Seattle store on Wednesday, Oct. 2, on the same site as the original location at 2749 California Ave. S.W. The 24,000-square-foot store is nearly twice the size of the previous space and features an array of new offerings, like an expanded produce department, PCC’s largest bulk selection, an outdoor patio, café, taqueria, pizzeria, self-serve grain bowls and more.

Furthering the co-op’s dedication to sustainability, West Seattle PCC also is the first grocery store in the world to pursue Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification — the world’s most rigorous green building standard. The LBC, run by the International Living Future Institute, will come to life through unique store elements such as reclaimed, sustainably sourced and nontoxic building materials; energy-efficient systems that lower climate impact; electric vehicle charging stations; and public art and design features.

Click through the gallery to see highlights of the new West Seattle PCC. And check out our podcast with CEO Cate Hardy at SN Off the Shelf.

About the Author

Michael Browne

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store News, License Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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