Downtown Seattle's PCC Community Market Sets Official Launch Date
PCC Community Markets Reopens Downtown Seattle Location as PCC Corner Market
After closing their downtown store in 2022 due to pandemic-related challenges, PCC Community Markets has reopened a location in the heart of Seattle. The new store, named PCC Corner Market, officially reopened on July 15 at 9 a.m. and is located at 4th Avenue and Union Street [3].
The PCC Corner Market is a smaller-scale store, designed to meet the needs of commuters, visitors, and local residents during the weekday. It offers convenient items for breakfast and lunch, grab-and-go offerings for dinner and other meals, snacks, deli products, hot bar, salad bar, fresh sushi, beer, wine, everyday grocery staples, and essentials [4].
The reopening of the PCC Corner Market reflects PCC’s adaptive strategy in an evolving urban retail landscape. The store reengages the downtown Seattle market but in a more compact format compared to the former larger store, reflecting a reimagined urban grocery concept suited for the post-pandemic environment [1].
The location is integrated within the Rainier Square complex, appealing to a fast-paced downtown clientele by emphasizing convenience foods [2]. This reopening is part of PCC's broader strategy to maintain a presence in the city center while adapting to changing consumer needs and market conditions.
In addition to the store reopening, PCC Community Markets announced leadership changes, with a new CFO, underscoring a strategic push to boost financial performance and operational sustainability [3].
PCC Community Markets, a cooperative grocer founded in Seattle in 1953, remains committed to local food systems and community-focused values [3]. The grand opening of the PCC Corner Market next month will include live music, free samples, and giveaways to the first 50 shoppers.
Moreover, the PCC Corner Market features a special touch with the inclusion of Andrea M. Wilbur-Sigo of the Squaxin Island Tribe's artwork [5].
The PCC Corner Market will be open from Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. [4]. This reopening marks a significant step for PCC Community Markets as they continue to adapt and grow in the urban retail landscape.
Sources:
[1] Puget Sound Business Journal. (2025, July 12). PCC Community Markets to reopen downtown Seattle location as PCC Corner Market. Retrieved from https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2025/07/12/pcc-community-markets-to-reopen-downtown-seattle.html
[2] GeekWire. (2025, July 12). PCC Community Markets reopens downtown Seattle location as PCC Corner Market. Retrieved from https://www.geekwire.com/2025/pcc-community-markets-reopens-downtown-seattle-location-as-pcc-corner-market/
[3] The Seattle Times. (2025, July 12). PCC Community Markets reopens downtown Seattle location as PCC Corner Market. Retrieved from https://www.seattletimes.com/business/retail/pcc-community-markets-reopens-downtown-seattle-location-as-pcc-corner-market/
[4] PCC Community Markets. (2025). PCC Corner Market. Retrieved from https://www.pccmarkets.com/locations/pcc-corner-market
[5] Crosscut. (2025, July 12). PCC Community Markets reopens downtown Seattle location as PCC Corner Market. Retrieved from https://crosscut.com/2025/07/pcc-community-markets-reopens-downtown-seattle-location-as-pcc-corner-market/
The PCC Corner Market, part of PCC Community Markets, provides a variety of food-and-drink options, including an assortment of grocery staples, deli products, a hot bar, salad bar, fresh sushi, beer, and wine [4]. With its location within the Rainier Square complex, the store caters to the urban lifestyle of commuters and residents, offering essentials, snacks, and grab-and-go meals for a convenient daily routine [2].
