PCC Community Markets is preparing to expand its grocery footprint across Seattle with the planned opening of a new retail location in the Madison Valley neighborhood this autumn. The upcoming launch represents the latest milestone for the longtime regional grocer, adding a fresh destination for organic food and community-focused shopping in the city.
The new store is located at 2925 E. Madison Street, positioning the cooperative market directly south of the Washington Park Arboretum. The Madison Valley site is situated roughly one mile north of PCC’s existing Central District store on East Union Street, offering nearby residents a convenient new shopping alternative within central Seattle.
Cooperative officials initially announced plans for the Madison Valley store in an April 2026 news release, setting an expected launch window for mid-fall. In a mid-September follow-up, the company confirmed that the project remains firmly on schedule to welcome its first customers during that mid-fall timeframe.
More specific details surrounding the grand opening date and celebratory events are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Susan Livingston, the vice president of marketing and purpose for PCC Community Markets, confirmed via email that additional scheduling information will be finalized and shared shortly.
The Madison Valley storefront represents the culmination of a development effort that was roughly a decade in the making. The cooperative first signed a lease for the East Madison Street property ten years ago, after which the project navigated an extensive local regulatory process alongside regular input and engagement from neighborhood residents.
Amy Chow, the acting chief executive officer of PCC Community Markets, emphasized the importance of that long journey when reflecting on the project. Chow noted in an April statement that working through the community process makes the upcoming opening especially meaningful, adding that the co-op looks forward to establishing roots and becoming an integral component of residents' daily routines in Madison Valley.
In addition to expanding grocery access in the area, the new location will serve as an economic contributor to the surrounding neighborhood. According to cooperative representatives, the Madison Valley store is anticipated to create employment opportunities for approximately 75 staff members.
Shoppers at the Madison Valley market will have access to a full range of grocery departments, with an emphasis on organic produce, sustainably sourced seafood, and high-quality meat selections. The retail shelves will also carry a wide variety of PCC’s proprietary branded products across multiple grocery categories.
To accommodate busy local residents and commuters, the store will feature a robust selection of prepared culinary items. These ready-to-eat and take-home options will include freshly made sandwiches, seasonal salads, and hot soups prepared directly on site.
The planned opening has drawn praise from local civic leaders, including Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth. In a statement issued in April, Hollingsworth noted her multi-generational Seattle roots and expressed pride in supporting a homegrown enterprise that mirrors the values and priorities of the local population.
Drawing on her personal background operating a family-owned farm, Hollingsworth commended PCC for its long-standing commitment to partnering with and bolstering regional agriculture. She also praised the organization’s dual role as an economic driver and civic partner that actively works on hunger relief advocacy and environmental sustainability initiatives.
The Madison Valley expansion continues a retail journey that began more than seven decades ago. The cooperative traces its history back to 1953, when founder John Affolter organized a small food-buying club in Seattle comprising 15 local families.
That original buying collective adopted the name May Valley Food Club before evolving into a formal consumer cooperative under the Puget Consumers Co-op banner in 1961. Several years later, in 1967, the cooperative established its very first permanent grocery storefront in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood.
Over the decades, the organization transitioned into PCC Community Markets and grew into a substantial regional presence. The cooperative currently oversees 16 storefronts situated across King and Snohomish counties, serving neighborhoods within Seattle as well as numerous surrounding suburban communities.
Within the city of Seattle, PCC operates locations in Ballard, the Central District, Columbia City, Downtown Seattle, Fremont, View Ridge, West Seattle, and two distinct sites in the Green Lake area on Aurora Avenue North and in Green Lake Village. Outside the city limits, the cooperative maintains stores in Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Edmonds, Issaquah, Kirkland, and Redmond.
The upcoming launch at 2925 E. Madison Street will integrate into this established regional network, expanding the cooperative's presence while delivering organic goods, locally sourced foods, and employment opportunities to the Madison Valley neighborhood.
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