Merz Apothecary

09/01/2026

Join us for a free tea tasting with our Herbs & Teas Specialist, Lisa! She’ll be showcasing her latest creation, Mint Refresher, a bright, refreshing mint tea infused with a nourishing mix of herbs. 🌿

Smallflower Herbs & Teas is our in-house collection of individual herbs and specialty blends, including traditional preparations sold at Merz Apothecary over 151 years ago. 💙 Stop by to meet Lisa, explore the history behind our herbal offerings, and sample this exclusive blend you won’t find anywhere else.

08/26/2026

Share this post with someone who you think would be a good fit! ✨️ We're looking for a temporary Herbs & Teas Packaging Assistant to support our in-house private-label herbs and teas brand during the busy holiday retail season.
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The Ideal Candidate will:⁠
🌿 Measure and package loose herbs, teas, and other raw products into retail-ready packaging
🔎 Accurately identify raw materials and match them with the correct packaging and labels
✨ Operate a heat sealer accurately and safely
📦 Maintain accuracy and attention to detail throughout the packaging process
💬 Recognize and communicate product, packaging, or quality-control concerns
🎯 Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
🧠 Be dependable, organized, and able to work independently
🛍️ Previous packaging, production, food handling, warehouse, or retail stock experience is helpful but not required
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💙 This is a temporary, part-time role that will be on-site.
🔗 Apply now at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Merz-Apothecary/jobs

08/20/2026

Kinda chic to shop at Merz Apothecary! 💙

Stop by in-store to shop over 14,000 wellness, beauty, and personal care products. ✨ We're open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM in Lincoln Square.

08/18/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 📚 Our staff pharmacist, Olesya, has selected five supplements to help support your child’s health and well-being throughout the school year.

Stop by our Lincoln Square store to chat with Olesya about your family's supplement needs! We’re open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. 💙

08/15/2026

Which of these end-of-summer fragrances were you able to guess? 💙

Stop by the fragrance counter at Merz Apothecary in Chicago to sniff these scents for yourself! We’re open regular hours this week, Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Stop by and say hello! ✨

08/10/2026

Join us this Thursday, August 13, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM for a special tea tasting featuring the new Chidoriya Wakocha Organic Black Tea! ☕️

Wakocha is a premium Japanese black tea with a delicate floral aroma reminiscent of daphne blossoms, layered with subtle citrus notes. 🌿 Grown in Miyazaki without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, this distinctive tea is shaped naturally by the character of its fields.

Chidoriya offers skin, beauty, and wellness products made with traditional Japanese formulas and natural ingredients. Mariko, the brand’s local representative, will be on-site to answer your questions about the products and share more about the brand. ✨

08/06/2026

Join us this Friday, August 7, from 2-4pm for a free iced tea tasting at Merz Apothecary. Our Tea Formulator, Lisa, will be debuting her brand new blend: the Mint Refresher! 🍃 This soothing, uplifting, and delicious tea features nutritious herbs like holy basil, singing nettle leaf, peppermint leaf, lemongrass, oatstraw, and myrtle leaf. ✨
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Smallflower Herbs & Teas is our in-house collection of single herbs and specialty blends, including traditional formulas that date back to the earliest days of Merz Apothecary 151 years ago. 💙 Stop by to chat with Lisa, learn more about our historic herbal preparations, and try this one-of-a-kind blend that you won't be able to get anywhere else.

08/03/2026

Share this post with someone you think would be a good fit! ✨️ We're hiring for two warehouse associate roles to assist with warehouse functions and order fulfillment across two Chicago locations.

The ideal Flex Warehouse Associate candidate will:⁠
🤏 Support pick pack ship operations by fulfilling online orders, pulling materials, and preparing boxes for shipment.
✂️ Support receiving operations by processing incoming warehouse supplies and maintaining warehouse organization.
💻 Support product transfer operations by managing outgoing/incoming transfers between locations, using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory, troubleshooting incomplete orders, and performing regular inventory counts.
📦 Supporting FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) Product Prep operations.
🕯️Supporting KOBO Manufacturing, Assembly, and general warehouse functions as needed.
🧹 Participation in general warehouse maintenance and housekeeping.
⭐️ Have 1-2 years warehouse experience (preferred)

The ideal E-Commerce Pick/Pack/Ship candidate will:
🤏 Pick and fulfill online orders.
🛍️ Prepare orders by pulling materials from the store or warehouse.
📦 Pack and prepare boxes for shipment.
✂️ Receive and process products and supplies received in the warehouse.
🏪 Stock, organize and present new merchandise on the sales floor.
🧹 Participate in warehouse maintenance, organization, and housekeeping.
⭐️ Have 1-2 years warehouse experience (preferred)
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🌿 These are full-time, on-site roles at two physical locations: our Chicago warehouse and the Merz Apothecary storefront.
🔗Apply now at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Merz-Apothecary/jobs

07/23/2026

Don't miss our next niche fragrance masterclass with Pearfat Parfum founder and Midwest princess, Alie Kiral! ✨

At this special event, Alie will showcase Sister Hildegarde, which is being added to her permanent collection. She will guide attendees through a scent tour of the fragrance, share her creative process, answer guest questions, and preview her new collaboration with Scent Truck.

📍Where: Merz Apothecary | 4718 N Lincoln Ave⁠
📆 When: Thursday, August 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm⁠
🎟️ Tickets: $50 | Applicable toward a purchase on the night of the event.⁠
🛍️ Gift With Purchase: Enjoy a 10ml sample of Sister Hildegarde with any full-size Pearfat Parfum purchase.
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❔Additional Details: Light bites and drinks will be provided, including non-alcoholic options. Seating will be available.⁠
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Tickets are limited. Get yours now on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/13113384603 💙

07/10/2026