January 18, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, George Bartell, Kathi Lentzsch
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Retail veteran Kathi Lentzsch has joined regional pharmacy chain Bartell Drugs as chief executive officer. Lentzsch, most recently interim CEO of Gump’s, a luxury specialty store and direct-to-consumer retailer based in San Francisco, marks only the fifth chief executive in Bartell Drugs’ history. She takes over from Brian Unmacht, who resigned from Bartell Drugs last
April 22, 2017 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht
2017, Issue 04-24-2017, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is searching for a new chief executive officer following the resignation of Brian Unmacht. Unmacht, the first person outside the Bartell family to hold the president and CEO title, resigned to pursue other personal and professional opportunities, a company spokesman said. The senior executive team led by chief financial officer Rob
March 13, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Cindy Demeules
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Cindy Demeules has joined Bartell Drugs as senior vice president of human resources. The Seattle-area drug chain said Demeules brings a strong background in human resources planning, strategy and functions and will lead HR throughout the Bartell organization, representing the needs of more than 1,700 employees. Demeules previously held HR positions at coffee
February 27, 2017 by Mark Baumgartner and Chain Drug Review
Amazon Prime Now, Amazon.com, Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht
2017, Issue 02-27-2017, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. is expanding delivery of Bartell Drugs’ inventory to its Amazon Prime Now customers in the Greater Seattle area. The expansion was announced about 10 weeks after Amazon selected Bartells as the first drug store to sell merchandise through its Prime Now one- and two-hour delivery service. About 90% of Bartell’s inventory
February 6, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, George Bartell, Jeffrey Woldt
2017, Featured Articles, Issue 02-06-2017, Issues, Leading Headlines, Opinion
For Bartell Drugs and chief executive officer Brian Unmacht, 2017 is shaping up to be a watershed year. If all goes according to plan, the 127-year-old company, which for many consumers in the Puget Sound region is synonymous with community pharmacy, will begin to reap the benefits of an enterprisewide reengineering project designed to position
January 10, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Affordable Care Act, Alex Gourlay, Alpesh Patel, Bob Narveson, Brian Nightengale, Brian Unmacht, Carmen Churcott, chain drug industry, Clint Mahlman, Donald Trump, Helena Foulkes, John Fiacco, John Figueroa, Lynne Fruth, Martin Otto, Mike Eby, Mike Wysong, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Richard Brennan, Richard Willis, Robert Mauch, Steve Lawrence, Trump administration
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
“The times they are a changin’,” Nobel laureate Bob Dylan sang in 1964. It’s as true now as it was 53 years ago, especially for the chain drug industry. With the incoming administration of Donald Trump, all bets are off with health care. The Affordable Care Act appears set for demise, but no one in
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 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
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 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
August 6, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, CareClinic
2016, Issue 08-08-2016, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs has remodeled two stores and announced an opening for next year. The chain completed renovations in West Seattle and Snohomish and announced a new outlet for Snoqualmie, east of Lake Washington. The West Seattle site now features Bartell’s 10th CareClinic, while the Snohomish outlet has added a drive-through pharmacy window. Both
August 4, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, slideshow
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Slideshows
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs has remodeled a pair of stores and plans to open a new store next year. The Puget Sound-area drug chain has completed renovations of stores in West Seattle and Snohomish and announced a new outlet for Snoqualmie, east of Lake Washington. The West Seattle site now features Bartell’s 10th CareClinic walk-in