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Natural Grocers offers more than 30,000 natural and organic groceries, supplements, body care, and household products at affordable prices. It also provides free science-based nutrition education, counseling, and cooking demonstrations led by knowledgeable staff. The company uses its in-store programs and literature to help customers access accurate nutrition information and healthier options. Its differentiators include a strong commitment to low prices, high standards for product quality, and ongoing education for the community, all aimed at helping people achieve wellness through nutrition. The goal is to empower the community to maintain a nutritious, affordable diet by combining product access with education.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lakewood, Colorado
Founded
1955
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Vitamin Bucks
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Natural Grocers to open 2nd WI store in Appleton. Share via: Natural Grocers will open its second Wisconsin store Sept. 30 at 720 N. Casaloma Drive in Appleton, extending the organic and natural grocery retailer's new-state buildout to the Fox Valley just under four months after its Lake Geneva debut gave the company its first Badger State location. The store will serve residents in Appleton, Fox Crossing, Kaukauna and Neenah and surrounding communities, it added. The opening is part of the fall pipeline the Lakewood, Colorado-based grocer outlined with its third quarter results, which slated Appleton and McAllen, Texas, for autumn openings. Festivities begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Fox City Chamber before doors open at 8:27 a.m. "This location allows us to better serve individuals and families seeking affordable organic groceries, free nutrition education and high-quality products that meet our rigorous standards," said VP of Marketing Raquel Isely. "Following the opening of our Lake Geneva store earlier this year, we're grateful for the opportunity to continue growing in Wisconsin and building meaningful connections in communities that value health, affordability and friendly service." Grand opening events. * The first 150 customers Sept. 30 receive mystery gift cards valued from $5 to $500, and the first 500 shoppers receive a hand-crafted Ecuadorian drawstring backpack woven by artisans in Peguche, Ecuador; * A prize wheel spins from noon-5 p.m. on opening day, and a sweepstakes running Sept. 30-Oct. 14 offers prizes including a $1,400 Aventon e-bike and a $500 gift card; * Discounts of up to 50 percent run Sept. 30-Oct. 31 on products from every department, with additional exclusive pricing for members of the free {N}power rewards program. The store features sustainable building elements including non-toxic materials and 100 percent LED lighting, along with the retailer's signature offerings: 100 percent USDA-certified organic produce, pasture-based dairy and free-range eggs, a supplement department of more than 6,000 products and an onsite nutritional health coach coming soon. Food bank partnership. Beyond the opening-day donation, the store will support Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin through Natural Grocers' Bring Your Own Bag Program, donating five cents for every shopping trip in which customers use reusable bags. The organization, the largest hunger relief group in Wisconsin with food banks in Milwaukee and Appleton, works with nearly 600 pantry partners serving 35 counties. "When businesses and communities come together to support their neighbors, we can reach more people with the food they need and help ensure no one has to face hunger alone," said Monique Kelley, president and CEO of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. operates 174 stores in 22 states, selling natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements under strict quality standards. The Shelby Report delivers complete grocery news and supermarket insights nationwide through the distribution of five monthly regional print and digital editions. Serving the retail food trade since 1967,... More by Shelby Team
This store in the former JoAnn Fabrics location to open before September ends. Appleton Post-Crescent Sept. 4, 2026, 5:03 a.m. CT Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is bringing a new location to the former JoAnn Fabric building in Grand Chute. The store will open its doors at 720 N. Casaloma Drive in late September with a grand opening event to celebrate its arrival in the Fox Valley. "We're thrilled to open our doors in Appleton and welcome the communities of the Fox Valley to Natural Grocers," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, in a news release. "This location allows us to better serve individuals and families seeking affordable organic groceries, free nutrition education and high-quality products that meet our rigorous standards." The grocery chain prides itself on its environmentally conscious products and practices including no single-use bags at checkouts and non-GMO products. Additionally, customers are guaranteed high-quality organic and natural groceries at affordable prices, humanly sourced and sustainably raised meats, and cross-contamination, GMO and synthetic pesticide-free produce. Its supplement department offers more than 6,000 different vitamins and supplements, and all its body care products are made ethically. Following its environmentally conscious model, the company upgraded the store's location using non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting. The new Grand Chute location will bring 20 full-time employees, referred to as good4u Crew Members. It will be open from 8:27 a.m. to 8:36 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and from 8:57 a.m. to 7:36 p.m. on Sunday. Natural Grocers, founded in 1955, only sells products that meet strict guidelines and do not contain artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, synthetic colors or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Grand Chute location is the second in Wisconsin following the opening of a Natural Grocers in Lake Geneva earlier this year. Reach Jelissa Burns at 920-453-5107 or [email protected]. Follow her on X (Twitter) at @burns_jelissa or on Instagram at burns_jelissa.
Natural Grocers(R) launches on-demand delivery nationwide through DoorDash. Sep 03, 2026, 07:17 ET Customers can now shop thousands of Natural Grocers products online for on-demand delivery from all 174 stores nationwide LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Natural Grocers(R), the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, announces a new partnership with DoorDash, making grocery delivery available from all 174 Natural Grocers locations nationwide. Customers can now shop thousands of Natural Grocers products online, including 100% USDA-certified organic produce, responsibly sourced meats and seafood, dietary supplements, body care, household essentials and other grocery favorites for on-demand delivery or scheduled delivery through the DoorDash app. The new service offers customers a convenient way to access the high-quality products they trust while enjoying the same Always Affordable(SM) prices available in stores. As part of the offering, a Dasher will shop a customer's requested products from a local Natural Grocers store and deliver them directly to the address provided. EXPANDING ACCESS TO NATURAL GROCERS The new delivery service builds on Natural Grocers' longstanding commitment to making high-quality natural and organic groceries more accessible to communities. From busy families and working professionals to customers who prefer the convenience of on-demand delivery, the partnership provides a flexible new way to shop while maintaining the company's rigorous product standards. "At Natural Grocers, we've spent more than 70 years helping customers access high-quality natural and organic products at affordable prices," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. "This partnership with DoorDash gives customers another convenient way to shop our stores while continuing to enjoy the quality standards, value and trusted products that define the Natural Grocers experience." Natural Grocers' customers can browse nearly every product category available in stores, including fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods, supplements and body care products. * To place an on-demand delivery order, customers can search for Natural Grocers in the DoorDash app. {N}POWER(R) BENEFITS ONLINE Natural Grocers' free member rewards program, {N}power, is also integrated into the online shopping experience. Members who enter the phone number associated with their account can access eligible {N}power pricing, just as they do in stores. Customers are not required to create an account to place an order, although membership offers additional savings and benefits.* *Signing up is quick, easy and free. Customers who join will receive a $2 reward off their next in-store purchase, plus over $12 in coupons, during their first month: www.naturalgrocers.com/npower. Customers can also download the Natural Grocers App to unlock access to {N}power rewards, digital coupons and more. * Learn more about Natural Grocers' grocery standards by visiting naturalgrocers.com/standards/grocery-standards. * Click here for a media kit, courtesy of Natural Grocers. * For media inquiries, email [email protected]. ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its Five Founding Principles - including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew." In fiscal year 2025, the Company invested more than $16 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 174 stores in 22 states. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations. SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
Natural Grocers reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings, showing comparable store sales growth of 1.2%, up from 0.5% in the previous quarter. Co-President Kemper Isely attributed the positive performance to continued economic uncertainty and consumer focus on value, trends consistent across the grocery retail sector. The company experienced strong membership growth in its {N}power Rewards programme during the quarter. Chief Financial Officer Richard Hallé was scheduled to provide detailed financial results and discuss full-year guidance during the earnings call. Natural Grocers operates as a natural and organic grocery retailer. The company noted that third-quarter results came despite challenging consumer conditions affecting the broader grocery industry.
Natural Grocers is hiring for multiple positions ahead of opening its second Wisconsin location in Appleton this autumn. The family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer is recruiting cashiers, department managers, and store leadership roles. Pay ranges from $16 to $20 per hour for most positions, with the assistant store manager role offering up to $62,000 annually. The company is recruiting 12 cashiers alongside produce and dairy managers. Natural Grocers operates 174 stores across 22 states and employs over 4,000 staff members. Benefits include competitive pay, birthday bonus wages, store discounts up to 30%, and comprehensive insurance packages for full-time employees. The Appleton store follows the opening of Natural Grocers' Lake Geneva location in June 2026.