Walgreens trading cards featuring employees

Here's a letter of praise I just wrote to Walgreens:

Hi there, I am a HUGE fan of Walgreens. The rebates, the employees, and the general Walgreens love. My comments here touch on these points, and I even offer some great ideas at the end of my comment. I would greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to read it over.

THE REBATES:
I LOVE how I can submit my rebates online via your website. It’s FANTASTIC how I can save my rebate savings until the end of the month in case I have more items you want to add, so you don’t have to mail multiple cards. Saving postage. NICE!

And then once I do get a card, I can just enter the card number online, and you will add the rebate savings onto your existing card. Saving plastic. NICE!

WALGREENS ROCKS!

THE EMPLOYEES:
I was discussing this greatness with some friends, and we determined that we have a vast love for Walgreens. There is one across the street from our workplace in the Tribune Tower, and we frequent it often. The workers at the 430 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL location totally rock. I’d like to give a shout-out to my favorite Walgreens employee, Pilar. She is an extremely gracious and helpful person. She notices what I buy and makes friendly suggestions. She gets authentically happy when I save money and get great deals—which Walgreens always has tons of deals!

Then there’s the Walgreens just a couple blocks from my apartment. (the 4801 Lincoln, Chicago, IL location) The workers there are also fantastic. It’s fun to talk with Chicagoans about their favorite Walgreens employees. We all have our favs. It’s true. Ask any Chicagoan, and they will tell you about a Walgreens employee that they always enjoy seeing.

Now here’s an idea for you. I’d love to see the Walgreens newsletter feature a different Walgreens employee every time.

In fact, let’s step it up a notch and offer Walgreens trading cards. Each card would feature a different Walgreens employee. And then you could mix in some bonus cards about the history of Walgreens, and maybe even a card with the Walgreens creed. Oh yeah, you know all about the Walgreens creed! Walgreens believes in laughing, not weeping. :-)

C’mon, you totally know you should create these trading cards. Imagine the publicity you’d get from this. It would very much show how Walgreens is good for the community and loves their employees.

If you want someone to help you design the cards, I’m a senior graphic designer with the Tribune, and I would be more than happy to offer my services free to you.

Matt Maldre
Senior Designer
Tribune Media Services