WinCo to Open in Bremerton

Over the last couple of years not only has the housing market been hit hard in the local area but also retail and fast-food locations have closed.

I hate to see businesses close in the area, it is a sign of something wrong. First there was the Kentucky Fried Chicken down on Naval. Then there was the Big Lots over on Sheridan, a pizza shop across the street and a bakery.

Last week the news was released that the Blockbusters in the QFC parking lot will be closing soon too. Some of these businesses are national chains and some are locally owned. Just sad.

So when I read that WinCo Foods was coming to Bremeton I thought - woo hoo! A new business! WinCo Foods is a company that is owned by its employees. WinCo which stands for which stands for Winning Company will be located in the commercial area of the new Bay Vista at the corner of Arsenal Way and Kitsap Way.

Here is the Kitsapsun article that confirms construction - Mayor Lent confirmst WinCo Foods coming to Bremerton

I drive by this intersection several times a week and snapped these photos while stopped at the intersection. WinCo is suppose to be open during the first part of the year. I would imagine around the end of Feb or in March sometime. They haven't started to offer employment but the company said they will issue a press release when they do.