Merz Apothecary grows beyond its neighborhood roots

The DePaulia / by Taylor Peterson / November 2, 2026

For 151 years, Merz Apothecary has served Chicago customers with products from around the world. The Lincoln Square store has expanded beyond its original pharmacy products to include skin care, cosmetics and fragrances. But Greta Honold, the apothecary’s Communications Director and DePaul Alumna, said focus on the community has remained consistent.

“I think that we’ve always tried to serve this community,” Honold said. Read More Here.