Grocery Outlet Applied for Second Bend Store Permit
The discount retailer has initiated renovation plans for a second location in the north end of Bend.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Grocery Outlet has submitted a renovation permit application to the Bend Building Safety Division to open a second store. This expansion would place the retailer in the former Staples site on the city's north side.
Why it matters
The addition of a second location indicates a shift in the local retail footprint and market density for discount grocers. Business operators should monitor how this expansion influences traffic patterns and local retail competition.
The application seeks to bring the city's total store count to 2 units, expanding from the single existing store currently operating at SE Third Street and Wilson Avenue. The firm is targeting the former Staples property located next to Home Depot for this renovation.
The players
Grocery Outlet
A discount grocery retailer headquartered in Emeryville, California, that operates through an independent operator model.
Bend Building Safety Division
The local regulatory agency responsible for overseeing building permits and code compliance for commercial developments in Bend.
The details
The company has filed renovation plans with the Bend Building Safety Division to repurpose the vacant Staples retail site. By locating the store on the north end of the city adjacent to Home Depot, the business aims to capture consumer traffic in a established commercial corridor. The strategy follows the retailer's operational model of adaptive reuse for its store footprint.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The permit application was reported publicly.
Market Landscape
This expansion follows the broader industry trend of discount retailers converting former big-box stores to gain immediate access to high-traffic retail corridors. The strategy marks a shift as the firm moves beyond its single-store presence in the Bend market.
Operators in the north Bend commercial district should account for potential increases in customer traffic and shifts in foot traffic density near the new site. Monitor further permit approvals to gauge the expected timeline for store activation and its impact on regional competition.
The takeaway
Retailers should watch the north Bend commercial corridor as new supply-chain nodes or stores enter the market. Track local building permit filings to anticipate when new competitors will finalize their site renovations.
Further reading
For more on local commercial development, visit the Bend Openings & Closings section.
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