Haggen to Continue as Part of Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies and Haggen revealed that the 15 core Washington Haggen Northwest Fresh stores will begin operation as a standalone business unit in the Albertsons Companies family of banners.

"Founded in Bellingham in 1933, Haggen is here to stay in the Northwest," says John Clougher, who will continue to lead the 15 Haggen stores as GVP and general manager. "Our friendly employees are as passionate as ever about providing our guests the highest quality local products and exceptional service. Our support for regional farms, ranches and fisheries underpins our commitment to a sustainable local food economy. We look forward to serving our loyal guests and inviting our neighbors in to see how we will continue to evolve and invest in these communities."

As a decentralized organization, Albertsons Companies invests in its local operations while still leveraging the scale of a large company. This strategy has helped build stores for Albertsons Companies including names like: Acme; Jewel-Osco; Shaw's; Star Market; the United Family of Supermarkets; Safeway; Tom Thumb; Randalls; and Vons.

"We are committed to investing in Haggen's brand and stores, and applying our proven playbook to foster continued growth of its deep roots in the Northwest," says Bob Miller, Albertsons Companies chairman and CEO. "This is a great opportunity to grow a brand that shares many of our values, including offering exceptional service and the best in fresh, local products."

The following Haggen Northwest Fresh store locations will comprise the core stores that will operate as a standalone business unit: 2814 Meridian, Bellingham; 757 Haggen Drive, Burlington; 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway East, Auburn; 1401 12th St., Bellingham; 1313 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia; 210 36th St., Bellingham; 2900 Woburn St., Bellingham; 26603 72nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 1301 Avenue D, Snohomish; 1815 Main Street, Ferndale; 17641 Garden Way NE, Woodinville; 2601 East Division, Mount Vernon; 8915 Market Place NE, Lake Stevens; 3711 88th Street NE, Marysville; 31565 Sr 20, Oak Harbor.

Albertsons Companies also announced in March that it signed an agreement to acquire 14 Haggen stores that will transition back into its Seattle and Portland operating divisions under the Albertsons banner in the coming weeks; these stores were acquired by Haggen from Albertsons in 2015.