Pacific Northwest grocery chain Haggen will take ownership of the Albertsons store in Burien.

John Clougher, Haggen CEO Pacific Northwest, said, “We’re excited about the changes we’re making to enhance these stores, and we’re confident customers will like the new look, the new offerings, and their new full-service grocery destination.” Haggen will convert the 26 stores across Washington in February, March and June, based on the following tentative schedule:

• June

• Burien (15840 1st Ave. South; former Albertsons)
• Renton (14215 SE Petrovitsky Rd.; former Albertsons)
NOTE: The conversion schedule is subject to change.

The amount of time it will take to convert each store will vary. Some stores can be converted within two days after the change of ownership, while others will take longer. Both interior and exterior signage will change at all locations. Clougher noted that the store offering will also change. “Haggen has built its 81-year-old business on providing excellent, locally sourced, fresh produce and high quality meats and seafood. That focus will definitely be reflected in the new stores.”

About Haggen
Founded in 1933 in Bellingham, Washington, Haggen has built its business on providing guests the freshest and most local products with genuine service, while supporting the communities it serves. The company currently operates stores in Washington and Oregon, and is in the process of acquiring an additional 146 stores. With this acquisition, Haggen will expand from 18 stores with 16 pharmacies to 164 stores with 106 pharmacies; from 2,000 employees to more than 10,000 employees; and from a Pacific Northwest company with locations in Oregon and Washington to a major regional grocery chain with locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. Throughout its eight decades in business, the company has supported regional farms, ranches, fisheries and other businesses, creating a lasting and sustainable local food economy. The company remains focused on building local, sustainable food economies as it expands. For more information about what’s happening at Haggen, visit haggen.com.