Bartell's, the Nation's Oldest Drugstore Chain, Celebrates Its 111th Anniversary.Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2001 The ups and downs ups and downs pl.n. Alternating periods of good and bad fortune or spirits. ups and downs Noun, pl alternating periods of good and bad luck or high and low spirits in the Northwest's economy only serve to magnify mag·ni·fy v. To increase the apparent size of, especially with a lens. the staying power of a business that has endured two world wars, a depression, several recessions and, of course, heated competition. Such is the case with Bartell Drugs, observing its 111th anniversary this month. The longevity longevity (lŏnjĕv`ĭtē), term denoting the length or duration of the life of an animal or plant, often used to indicate an unusually long life. of the company is underscored by its status as the oldest drugstore chain in the U.S. -- and the only one of any size that remains a family-owned affair. "It's all about taking care of customers and their needs," said George D. Bartell, grandson of the founder and only the third family member to head the Seattle-based chain. "We believe customer service never goes out of style," said Bartell. "It may sound old-fashioned, but our customers continue to respond to service, coupled with good product selection, competitive pricing and convenient locations." The company hit the 50-store milestone with the opening of its first store in Tacoma earlier this year. In July, Bartell's will complete an extensive enlargement enlargement, n an increase in size. enlargement, Dilantin, n.pr See hyperplasia, gingival, Dilantin. enlargement, idiopathic, n and refurbishment re·fur·bish tr.v. re·fur·bished, re·fur·bish·ing, re·fur·bish·es To make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate. re·fur of their White Center location, in addition to moving their Lynnwood store to a newly constructed location as part of the chain's continuing efforts to keep stores attractive and efficient. Much of the company's success is due to the efforts of our 1,600-plus employees, Bartell said. "From our customer service to the appearance of our displays our employees make it happen," said Bartell. "And, we are proud of what they do." About The Bartell Drug Company: Quality customer service, competitive prices and innovation have been an integral part of Bartell Drugs since George H. Bartell founded the company in 1890. Bartell's has the distinction of being the first discount pharmacy in Seattle, the first chain in the West with in-store soda fountains and film development, and the nation's first drugstore in a major regional shopping center shopping center, a concentration of retail, service, and entertainment enterprises designed to serve the surrounding region. The modern shopping center differs from its antecedents—bazaars and marketplaces—in that the shops are usually amalgamated into -- Seattle's Northgate Mall Northgate Mall may refer to:
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