Yarn wins creative account for Bargain Chemist

AUCKLAND, Today: After a competitive pitch process, Yarn has been named the creative agency of record for New Zealand-owned pharmacy retailer, Bargain Chemist.

Since opening its first store in Christchurch in 2018, founded by young Otago University pharmacists Peter Shenoda and Atif Malkonyan, Bargain Chemist now boasts 24 stores nationwide, with plans for continued growth.

Anna van der Loo, Head of Marketing at Bargain Chemist said, “We’re thrilled to partner with the team at Yarn. Their unique blend of strategic thinking and emotive storytelling is exactly what we’re looking for to help drive our brand in an exciting new direction.”

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to share that we’ve teamed up with Bargain Chemist.” – Anna van der Loo

Yarn CEO Heath Davy said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to share that we’ve teamed up with Bargain Chemist. It’s been the perfect cultural fit since we first met!”

He added, “Their passion for giving customers real value and appetite for bringing some fresh personality to their brand really clicked with our team. We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with a proudly Kiwi brand.”

This win adds to Yarn’s recent successes, including securing the HELL pizza account, marking a strong year for the agency.