Business Focus
One of the great conveniences of living in our neighborhood is having a grocery store that meets all your needs a short walk away. Beaumont Market has been a staple in our community since 1988, so when it came under new ownership last year it was important to ensure that it maintained the same family-owned and operated feel that people have grown to expect. When I sat down with Pam Marcott-Garcia to talk about the market, it was clear that she is passionate about doing just that.
Pam is born and raised in Portland, attending Laurelhurst Grade School and Grant High School, so she understands the community. Along with her sister Linda Marcott-Harris, and her brother Matt Marcott, Pam is carrying on the family tradition of owning and running grocery stores that her father and grandfather started. “It’s in our blood,” says Pam. Over the years the business has changed from a larger store format to smaller, community-based market, but the underlying desire has remained the same. “We want to provide high-quality products to our customers.”
As far as the limited shelf space in a 4,200 square foot space will allow, Beaumont Market provides local, fresh products. The produce is always fresh and surprisingly diverse. The meat selection is made up of Northwest-grown Painted Hills Beef, Carlton Farms, Draper Valley Chicken and Zenners Sausages. “By selling only Northwest, quality meats and having an in-house meat cutter, we ensure that our customers get the very best, freshest products.”
Perhaps the most impressive feature of the market is the beer and wine section—it truly outclasses most large stores and many specialty shops. The beer room boasts over 300 craft and imported beers including limited release items and hard to find styles.
Pam gives much of the credit for the store’s neighborhood feel to the staff. “We really have the best staff around, and are a big part of the tradition and story of our market.” The relationships and conversations they have with patrons allows them to keep a finger on the pulse of what customers are looking for. “We really encourage our clients to communicate with us, to let us know what they want.” Make sure to drop in soon for a convenient, low-key alternative to a large market.