Bartell forges ahead with another store opening

SEATTLE Before the linoleum in its two newest stores even has a chance to get dirty, Bartell Drugs will open another store.

The Seattle-based regional chain announced the Friday opening of its 57th store, in Overlake Center at 5700 East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE in Issaquah, Wash. A ribbon-cutting event will take place at 10 a.m. Pacific time Tuesday.

The 16,395 sq.-ft. store is the third Bartell’s to open in 2009, following the openings of stores in Lynnwood, Wash., and Mill Creek, Wash., in July and August, respectively.

“We have been working towards opening a location in Issaquah for a number of years,” chairman and CEO George Bartell said in a statement. “We’re very excited about this new location and look forward to serving the needs of the community.”