SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs (Bartell’s), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rite Aid Corp., and Higi, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babylon, announced the roll out of enhanced health self-screening stations, now available at 50 Bartell’s stores throughout the Puget Sound region. The partnership with Higi, a consumer health engagement company that provides a connected network of Smart
SEATTLE — With holidays quickly approaching, (still) locally owned Bartell’s invites customers to embrace the spirit of the season. Although the holidays may look a little different this year, two things will remain the same at Bartell’s: the highly anticipated Holiday Gift Guide and the Toy ‘N Joy charitable event for local communities. Holiday shopping
SEATTLE – Just as quickly as schools shut down for a quarantine summer, it’s already time to navigate what education will look like with the present challenges of 2020. Regardless of the learning method, as many as 58,000 local students begin the school year without basic school supplies. This year, Bartell’s 18th annual School Tools supply drive
SEATTLE – Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Girl Scouts of Western Washington had to end its annual Cookie Sale early this year. Because funds from the Cookie Sale provide programming and financial assistance to its members – helping many girls pay for camp – unsold inventory directly affects their bottom line. For the last few
SEATTLE – Bartell’s is meeting customers where they’re comfortable shopping. To better serve Western Washington, the company has added the option for customers to Buy Online, Pick-up at the store. “Buy Online, Pick-up gives customers the option to shop for what they need without entering the store. This program provides an additional avenue for customers
SEATTLE — Dick’s Drive In, Strideline and Bartell’s come together to support FareStart to “sock it” to hunger. Last year, a similar plan was put into place between the three companies. Strideline created a limited-edition sock featuring local icon, Dick’s Drive-In. The first program was successful, and the team decided to pair up again to help another local
SEATTLE – Food banks, meal programs and shelters have seen an unprecedented increase in the amount of people seeking food assistance in Western Washington. To support that increase, Bartell’s collected $254,545 worth of non-perishable food items in four weeks to support Food Lifeline, a local organization that partners with 300 foodbanks, shelters and meal programs
SEATTLE – A pandemic creates widespread uncertainty, but one should never have to wonder where their next meal will come from. During the month of June, Bartell’s will be collecting non-perishable food items to support a local organization, Food Lifeline, that partners with 300 foodbanks, shelters and meal programs in the 17 counties of Western
SEATTLE — Homebound and homeless seniors are among those hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. Bartell’s recently hosted a successful supply drive in partnership with Aegis Living to assist local seniors lacking essential items during this time. In four short weeks, Bartell’s collected $106,832 in donations. “We are blown away by the generosity of
SEATTLE — Summertime may look a little different this year but it isn’t cancelled. Bartell’s invites customers to embrace the warm spirit of Pacific Northwest (PNW) summers with the third annual Summer Catalog. Creativity is key nowadays when planning backyard BBQs, front porch happy hours, backwoods camping and mini road trips with family. This lively
SEATTLE – As a local resource for essential items, Bartell’s has been closely monitoring the evolution of COVID-19. Bartell’s is dedicated to maintaining a high level of accessibility to the community. Kathi Lentzsch, CEO and president of Bartell Drugs, shares perspective as a local retailer.
SEATTLE – In light of the current need for access to essentials, Bartell’s will be adding one additional 24-hour store including pharmacy in the heaviest impacted area of Kirkland/Bellevue communities. That store is located in Bellevue Village. Bartell’s in Lower Queen Anne will remain a 24-hour store. “The intention behind this is to offer customers
SEATTLE – Bartell’s is shipping more over-the-counter products to stores after experiencing high demand due to concerns relative to COVID-19 this weekend. The most sought-after items include O-T-C medications, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and antibacterial sprays. “We are shipping thousands of units to the stores this week.” said Ken Mahoney, senior vice president of operations at
SEATTLE — For the past 31 years, Bartell’s has been a supporter and donation source for Teddy Bear Patrol, a program created by local radio station, WARM 106.9. This year, the program will receive a new name and an expanded reach. In addition to supporting first responders, EMTs and police officers, the bears will be
