Bartell Drugs promotes Beebe to lead merchandising, supply chain

Bartell Drugs has promoted a longtime executive. Brent Beebe, most recently senior vice president of marketing, merchandising and store development, has been named executive vice president of merchandising and supply chain.

“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 Kathi Lentzsch, Bartell Drugs CEO and president.

In his expanded position, Beebe, who has been with the retailer since 2014, is responsible for setting the strategic direction and maximizing execution of merchandising, store development and supply chain. He will continue as a strategic partner on the executive committee supporting the establishment of company goals and direction.

"Leveraging his comprehensive, strategic approach, his deep knowledge of merchandising, marketing and e-commerce will continue to inform, change and support growth for the nation’s oldest, family-owned drug store," the company said.