Joe Brown's Carmel Corn Moved to Washington Square
The 94-year-old local business opened a new storefront in Tigard after sixty-six years at the now-closed Lloyd Center.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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After six decades in the Lloyd Center, Joe Brown's Carmel Corn has officially relocated to the Washington Square mall in Tigard. The move follows the permanent closure and upcoming demolition of the long-standing Lloyd Center mall earlier this year.
Why it matters
The closure of the Lloyd Center forced a major shift for a historic local institution that has served Portlanders since 1932. The shop's move to Washington Square preserves the business while owners continue to weigh options for a future return to the eastside.
The business operated at the Lloyd Center for 66 years out of a 94-year total history. While the shop prepares for its October opening, the exact terms of its future eastside site are still being finalized.
The players
David Ferguson
The current owner who acquired the business in 2019.
Joe Brown's Carmel Corn
A historic local snack business founded in 1932.
The details
Owner David Ferguson finalized the lease at Washington Square to maintain operations after the Lloyd Center closed for redevelopment in August. The shop, which saw lines of 100 customers on its final day at the center, is expected to resume sales by the second week of October. While the Washington Square location provides a new home, the business is currently conducting private negotiations to secure a footprint on the eastside.
Timeline
1932: Joe Brown's Carmel Corn was founded.
1960: The business opened its long-standing location at the Lloyd Center.
August 2026: The Lloyd Center closed permanently for demolition.
Second week of October 2026: The new location at Washington Square is expected to open.
Beyond the Bridges
This move follows the pattern set by the August 2026 closure of the Lloyd Center, which triggered a wave of relocations for long-term tenants. The transition reflects the ongoing shift of retail footprint away from Portland's historic inner-city malls.
Shoppers who previously visited the Lloyd Center can now find the store at the Washington Square mall starting in the second week of October. Residents on the eastside should keep an eye on official company updates for news regarding a location closer to their neighborhood.
The takeaway
The store is transitioning to its new home at Washington Square as it departs its 66-year anchor at the former Lloyd Center. Keep an eye on the business's social channels or local announcements for news on the anticipated eastside expansion.
What happens next
Customers should watch for an upcoming announcement from ownership regarding the specific neighborhood and opening date for the potential new eastside location.
Further reading
For more on changes to the local retail landscape, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Here is Oregon - hereisoregon.com.
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