Store Tour: Haggen's Fresh Look

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Haggen Inc. rebranded a 63,000-square-foot former Top Food & Drug store here with the Haggen name using the its new “Northwest Fresh” theme. The company, based in Bellingham, Wash., is rebannering all 15 of its Top stores to the Haggen name and the new theme, which emphasizes local product, new service departments and departments named after local geographic references. The “Northwest Fresh” philosophy is built around three core values: “community,” “homemade” and “delight,” C.J. “Gabe” Gabiriel Jr. told SN. Haggen also operates 13 stores under the Haggen Food & Pharmacy banner.

Haggen mascot Splash at the grand opening.

The Discovery Bay Wine Shop added 400 feet.

Bulk foods at the revamped Haggen store.

The Skagit Valley Creamery, named after a local region.

The bakery is branded as the Mt. Baker Baking Co.

The Larrabee Market meat and poultry section includes local offerings.

The seafood department is called the Lummi Bay Fish Market. 

Officials at the ribbon cutting of the Bellevue store.

The Whatcom Falls Produce department features local offerings.

The 300-item Haggen’s Original line was launched at the store.