Bloomingdale’s to Enter Seattle Market With Third Small Format ‘Bloomie’s’ Concept Store

More details on Bloomingdale’s third Bloomie’s location are coming into focus. As reported by FN in January, the retailer is set to open its latest small-format store in Seattle this fall at the University Village outdoor shopping mall in the Ravenna neighborhood, located just north of downtown Seattle. Now, according to a statement released on Monday, Bloomie’s will officially open the new 19,000 square-foot, two-floor store on Nov. 2. The opening will mark the company’s first West Coast Bloomie’s location as well as the entry of the Bloomingdale’s brand into the Seattle area. Like the first two Bloomie’s locations, the retailer will carry a range of ready-to-wear and accessory brands such as Veronica Beard, Rag & Bone, Polo, MZ Wallace, Alo Yoga and more. An expansive shoe section will feature brands like Birkenstock, On, and Vince and shoppers can also expect to find beauty brands such as Byredo, Augustinus Bader, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Charles Anderson, director of stores at Bloomingdale’s, said in a statement that the company is “thrilled” to enter the Seattle market. “Although this is our first physical storefront in the area, Bloomingdale’s already has an engaged customer base in the Seattle market,” Anderson said. “We look forward to welcoming those

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