Bartell Drugs urges consumers to 'shop local'

SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is encouraging consumers to “Shop Local” with Bartells on Black Friday weekend by hosting a special event on Nov. 26.

The retailer announced it will host a Shop Local event chain-wide, with special sampling events at some stores: vendor sampling at Bartells' Downtown store at Fifth and Olive streets and the Lower Queen Anne store.  Sampling as well as special giveaways and face-painting will be held at the Magnolia and Crossroads locations. Sampling at all four stores takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bartells has also made available its famous Gift Guide in stores and online at bartelldrugs.com/giftguide. In addition, Amazon Prime Now members can now order Gift Guide items and more than 85% of Bartell’s merchandise through the Prime Now website, Prime Now app, or at bartelldrugs.com/primenow.

The Magnolia and Crossroads stores will also feature opportunities to win custom Gift Guide baskets featuring holiday items from the Gift Guide.