January 31, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon, Amazon Prime Now, Bartell Drugs, Simoina Vasen
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Amazon Inc. has expanded its delivery of products from Bartell Drugs in the Seattle area. The online retail giant said Tuesday that its Amazon Prime Now service has more than doubled its reach for Bartell Drugs to include the Everett, Greenwood and downtown Seattle, Wash., neighborhoods. Bartell Drugs was the first drug chain
January 13, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Ryan Short, weekly ad circular
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs has launched a redesigned weekly ad circular, which it said remains a staple marketing vehicle. The Seattle-area drug chain said the new circular, which features eye-catching graphics and better navigation, rolled out to mailboxes and stores this past Sunday. For the last three years, the circular sported a broadsheet format but,
January 10, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Christina Ree, CVS Pharmacy, flu activity, flu outbreaks, flu shot, flu vaccines, Jay Inslee, Karen Mankowski, Meijer, Walgreens Flu Index
Pharmacy, Retail News
NEW YORK — Reports from pharmacy retailers indicate that flu activity has been on the rise. Supercenter chain Meijer Inc. said Monday that purchases of over-the-counter cold and flu remedies at its stores have climbed 30% in recent weeks. The sales increase, according to Meijer pharmacists, suggests a troubling trend: Many consumers may have passed
December 12, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon Prime Now, Amazon.com, Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Simoina Vasen
2016, Issue 12-12-2016, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs has become the first drug chain offering free two-hour delivery through the Amazon.com Prime Now service. Amazon Prime Now members in Greater Seattle can shop for thousands of health and beauty aids, groceries and snacks from Bartells — including local products — and have them delivered to their door within 120
December 9, 2016 by CDR Blog and Chain Drug Review
2016 Washington Family Business Award, Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Evelyn Merrill, George D. Bartell, George H. Bartell, Jean Bartell Barber, Seattle Business magazine
CDR Blog
The Bartell family, owners of the Seattle-area chain Bartell Drugs, this week received some well-earned recognition for their dedication to the community and business heritage. Seattle Business magazine presented the Bartells with the 2016 Washington Family Business Award for Legacy in an event Wednesday evening at Seattle’s Westin Hotel. Eleven other Washington family enterprises —
November 21, 2016 by Mark Baumgartner and Chain Drug Review
Ballard, Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Northwest on Tap
2016, Issue 11-21-2016, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs held a grand opening November 19 for its newest store, its 65th overall, in the city’s burgeoning Ballard neighborhood. The 14,200-square-foot store extends the retailer’s recent focus on urban locales. It features a full-service pharmacy that offers a spacious waiting area and a range of health care options focused on convenience,
November 15, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon.com Inc., Bartell Drugs, Greater Seattle, Prime Now
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. has launched free two-hour delivery of products from Bartell Drugs, the first drug chain included in the service. Prime Now members in Greater Seattle can now shop for thousands of health and beauty aids and groceries, including locally sourced products, from Bartells. The delivery area, initially including Capitol Hill, Columbia City,
November 10, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Ballard, Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Seattle
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is set to mark the opening of its newest store, in Seattle’s burgeoning Ballard neighborhood. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said is plans to hold a grand opening event for the Ballard store, its 65th overall, on Nov. 19. The 14,200-square-foot store extends the retailer’s recent focus on urban locales. It
October 24, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, chain drug industry, chain pharmacy industry, CVS Pharmacy, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Kroger, Publix, regional drug chains, Rite Aid, U.S. prescription market, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart
2016, Business, Featured Articles, Issue 10-24-2016, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
NEW YORK — Competition remains fierce in the chain pharmacy industry, albeit with a decreasing number of players. If the pending acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. goes through, the field will diminish dramatically, especially in major metropolitan areas. Depending on the number of stores WBA divests to meet antitrust requirements,
October 17, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Billy Chow, En-Vision America, ScripTalk, ScripView, visually impaired patients
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is making sure that visually impaired customers are able to understand their prescription information. The Seattle-area drug chain said Monday that has started offering three solutions for people with visual impairment who can’t read the print on their prescription drug container labels. Based on their need, these patients can now receive
September 27, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, BeYu, Fall Beauty Event, Lindsay Ebbin
Retail News
SEATTLE — Starting this weekend, Bartell Drugs stores will turn the spotlight on beauty care with the kickoff of the chain’s annual Fall Beauty Event. From Oct. 2 to 8, participating Bartell locations will offer customers a range of makeup demonstrations and services, as well as beauty product specials. Headlining the event will be an
September 26, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
2016, Issue 09-26-2016, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Family-owned Bartell Drug Co. unveiled its newest location in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) this month, showcasing new features for convenience and quality products. Located at the intersection of Fourth and Jackson Streets near one of the region’s major public transportation hubs, the 11,656-square-foot store is the chain’s 65th location and is being considered
September 20, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Bartell Fall Beauty Event, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Customers turned out in force for the grand opening of Bartell Drugs’ new store in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The drug chain said the nearly 12,000-square-foot store, at 4th and Jackson streets and representing its 65th location, had a line around the block almost an hour before opening this past Saturday, the day of
September 13, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — This weekend, Bartell Drugs plans to officially open its 65th store, in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said a grand opening event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17. The retailer described the 11,656-square-foot store as one of its signature locations as it expands into more urban neighborhoods. Located at