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Natural Grocers (NYSE:NGVC) has announced the closure of its Arbor Walk store in Austin, Texas, effective September 30, 2025. The store, which has operated since 2010, will close due to unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations. Starting September 2, the location will offer a 25% storewide closing sale on all items.

The company is supporting affected employees through transfer opportunities to nearby stores or transition packages including severance and continued health benefits. Natural Grocers will maintain its presence in Austin with three other locations, part of its 25-store network across Texas.

Positive

• Company maintains strong presence with 3 other Austin locations and 25 total stores in Texas
• Providing employee support through transfers or severance packages

Negative

• Loss of established retail location operating since 2010
• Reduction in Austin market presence due to failed lease negotiations

In the news release, Natural Grocers® Announces Closure of Austin, Texas - Arbor Walk Store on Oct. 2, 2025, issued 19-Aug-2025 by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline and the first sentence of the first paragraph should read "Sept. 30, 2025" rather than "Oct. 2, 2025" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

Natural Grocers® Announces Closure of Austin, Texas - Arbor Walk Store on Sept. 30, 2025

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 19, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® will close its Austin – Arbor Walk location, at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway, on Sept. 30, 2025. Storewide closing sales will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with 25% off all items, including body care and beauty products, dairy, meat, produce, supplements and more. All sales will be final.

The Arbor Walk store has served customers since 2010 as the company's second Austin location. It is one of four Natural Grocers stores in the Austin region and one of 25 across Texas. The closure follows unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations, but all other Austin-area and Texas locations remain open to serve customers.

"Austin has always held a special place in our story," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers' co-president. "From the day we opened our first Austin-area store in 2009, we have felt embraced by a community that values health, individuality and creativity—values that resonate deeply with who we are as a company. While we are disappointed to close our Arbor Walk location due to an unresolved lease renewal, this decision allows us to focus on strengthening our presence across the Austin area and beyond. We remain deeply committed to serving our customers here and are grateful for the support this store has received over the past 15 years."

The Company is working closely with each of its valued good4u^SM Crew members through the closure to support them during the transition. This includes identifying potential transfer opportunities at nearby stores or offering a transition package, including severance and continuation of health benefits.

SHOPPING OPTIONS NEARBY

Following Arbor Walk store's closure, customers can visit one of Natural Grocers' nearby locations:

• Austin Area – Cedar Park
• Austin Area – Georgetown
• Austin Area – North Lamar Blvd
• Temple
• Waco

Learn more about Natural Grocers at www.naturalgrocers.com. Please direct media inquiries to kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.

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 2024, the Company invested more than $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations. 

 

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FAQ

When will Natural Grocers (NGVC) close its Arbor Walk store in Austin?

The Arbor Walk store will close on September 30, 2025.

What discounts will Natural Grocers offer at the Arbor Walk closing sale?

Starting September 2, the store will offer 25% off all items, including body care, beauty products, dairy, meat, produce, and supplements.

How many Natural Grocers stores will remain in Austin after the Arbor Walk closure?

Natural Grocers will maintain 3 other locations in the Austin area after the Arbor Walk store closure.

What support is Natural Grocers offering to employees affected by the Arbor Walk store closure?

Natural Grocers is offering affected employees transfer opportunities to nearby stores or transition packages including severance and continued health benefits.