SEATTLE — Pacific Northwest drugstore chain Bartell Drugs announced Thursday that its 68th location is opening in Kirkland, with a grand opening day planned for Saturday, November 13. The store will be the first new addition to the Bartell’s brand since it was purchased by Rite Aid in late 2020. Located in Kirkland’s Moss Bay neighborhood, the new store will
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 – 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 – 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 — 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 – 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
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs and Group Health Cooperative have opened two new CareClinics at the drug chain’s stores in Sammamish and Greenwood, Wash. With the new retail clinic locations, there are now five CareClinics operating in Bartell Drugs stores. “Bartell Drugs guests have told us they want the ability to get care and treatment as
