Stockton's Paint to Consolidate in Barkley Boulevard
Stockton's Paint will combine its two Bellingham locations into its Barkley Boulevard store starting January 1, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Stockton's Paint will consolidate its two Bellingham locations into its current Barkley Boulevard space as of January 1, 2027. All staff and inventory from the Railroad Avenue location will move to Barkley Boulevard, while the Mount Vernon location continues to operate as normal.
Why it matters
The consolidation allows the company to invest in improving customer services, including adding more paint tinting machines to cut down on wait times. The company also plans to install a "Legacy Wall" on Railroad Avenue honoring nearly 90 years of Stockton history.
Stockton's Paint is reducing its Bellingham footprint from two locations to one, with the consolidation taking effect January 1, 2027. The company has not announced what will become of the Railroad Avenue building.
The players
Stockton's Paint
A paint retailer with a long history in Bellingham that is consolidating its locations and operating a Mount Vernon store.
The details
Stockton's Paint is moving all staff and inventory from its Railroad Avenue location to its Barkley Boulevard store, which will receive additional paint tinting machines. The Mount Vernon location will remain open and continue normal operations.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Stockton's Paint announces the consolidation.
January 1, 2027: The two Bellingham locations consolidate into Barkley Boulevard.
Market Landscape
The move follows a pattern in Bellingham retail of trading multiple storefronts for a single consolidated location to concentrate investment in service and inventory. Stockton's Paint keeps its Mount Vernon store, indicating a hybrid footprint rather than a full exit from the market.
Customers who shop at the Railroad Avenue store will need to visit the Barkley Boulevard location after January 1, 2027. The added paint tinting machines are intended to shorten wait times for mixing paint.
The takeaway
Bellingham shoppers who rely on Railroad Avenue should plan their paint runs for the Barkley Boulevard store beginning in early 2027. Checking store hours before visiting is a practical step during the transition.
What happens next
Stockton's Paint will bring all of its staff and inventory to Barkley Boulevard as of January 1, 2027, and will install a "Legacy Wall" on Railroad Avenue.
Further reading
For more local store changes, see Openings & Closings in Bellingham.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My Bellingham Now -.
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