Haggen begins conversion of Redmond Albertsons this Sunday

Published 11:51 am Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Haggen will officially take ownership and begin its conversion of the Albertsons at 3925 236th Ave. N.E. in Redmond this Sunday.

The store will be closed until approximately 4 p.m. on March 10 when the newest Haggen supermarket will be unveiled. The pharmacy will be open during the conversion.

According to a press release, Haggen’s commitment to being local extends beyond its sourcing and into the communities around its stores. To get to know its neighbors and these neighborhoods better, Haggen is inviting community members who are interested in partnering with the brand to meet with company leaders soon after the conversions of the acquired stores.

There will be an informal public meeting from 5-6 p.m. on April 3 at the Trilogy at Redmond Ridge Cascade Club, Crystal Room, 23225 N.E. Greens Crossing Road. At the meeting, local farmers and producers can discuss selling their wares on Haggen’s shelves; nonprofit organizations can learn about Haggen’s community giving; and small businesses can explore co-marketing programs.

“We hope community members will join us for a fun evening to learn about how we can work together to strengthen our community,” said John Clougher, Haggen CEO, Pacific NW.

With each store opening, Haggen plans to partner with five local nonprofits, donating $1,000 to a single organization on the first day the store opens and 2 percent of sales to four additional organizations on four consecutive Saturdays. Initially, Haggen will make a $1,000 donation to The Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor. The other nonprofits will be selected after the community meeting.