SEATTLE — In partnership with The Salvation Army and local radio station WARM 106.9, Bartell Drugs has hosted Toy N’ Joy for 18 years. This program is designed to collect new, unwrapped toys for local children during the holidays. “This is one of Bartell’s favorite programs every year. It is even more important this year
SEATTLE— Bartell Drugs is transforming existing retail clinic spaces over the next 30 days to adapt to challenges introduced by the pandemic. Kaiser Permanente has decided to refocus their efforts in other arenas and will no longer operate CareClinics within Bartell’s locations. “Since 2013, CareClinics by Kaiser Permanente have been an important growth strategy for
SEATTLE – Brent Beebe has been promoted to the position of executive vice president of merchandising and supply chain at Bartell Drugs. “I’m proud to continue to work alongside Brent in his new role. Brent consistently challenges the company status quo and has brought to Bartell’s an innovative and thoughtful approach to the business.” said
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. For 130 years and counting, Bartell Drugs has always been ready to help the communities it serves in the Seattle and Tacoma area. During this difficult time now, Bartell’s is doing no less than it always
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 – 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 — Bartell’s will be serving Belltown neighbors with a brand new location. “Belltown is a vibrant community and Bartell’s is excited to serve new and loyal customers,” said company chief executive officer, Kathi Lentzsch. “The store boasts unique features that reflect the needs of the community, not to mention our extensive product selection including
SEATTLE – Bartell Drugs, in partnership with local radio station STAR 101.5 and World Vision, is helping more students than ever. The 17th Annual School Tools program collected $116,270 in donations from generous communities in Pierce, Snohomish and King counties. 100% of the donations of school supplies and hygiene products will directly support local students in
SEATTLE – Bartell Drugs is prepared for the future with two key positions now occupied by dynamic, experienced professionals. Kelly Kennedy has joined Bartell’s as the chief financial officer. Kelly brings 25 years of experience working in management and finance for retail organizations such as Williams Sonoma, See’s Candies and food companies including Annie’s, Dreyer’s
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs, the country’s largest and oldest family-owned pharmacy, announced two significant hires to its executive ranks last month, including Kathi Lentzsch as the company’s chief executive officer, who becomes only the fifth CEO in the company’s 128-year history. Lentzsch comes to the company with more than three decades of retail experience with
SEATTLE — Former Albertsons Cos. and Safeway executive Adam Wampler has joined Bartell Drugs as senior vice president of operations. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said Monday that Wampler most recently served as senior vice president of operations for Northern California at Albertsons. In the position, he oversaw profitability, store conditions, diversity, and employee development across
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
