Natural Grocers® Hosts In-Person Hiring Event in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 25, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Natural Grocers (NYSE: NGVC) will host an in-person hiring event on August 25, 2026, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Appleton, 1565 N Casaloma Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin, to staff its new store opening this fall.
Roles include cashiers, department managers and store leadership. Appleton Crew pay ranges from $16–$20 per hour, with assistant store managers earning up to $62,000 annually. Natural Grocers highlights competitive pay, store discounts up to 30 percent, comprehensive full-time benefits, and more than $16 million invested in incremental Crew compensation in fiscal 2025.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Appleton hiring | Neutral | -7.5% | Hiring announcement ahead of the Appleton store opening |
| Aug 06 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | -12.5% | Board declared a $0.15 quarterly cash dividend per common share |
| Aug 06 | Third-quarter earnings | Neutral | -12.5% | Mixed quarterly results included lower net income and diluted EPS |
| Aug 06 | Missouri promotion | Positive | +1.6% | Missouri Day promotion offered a free bag and $5-off coupon |
| Aug 03 | Anniversary promotion | Positive | +3.6% | 71st anniversary promotion featured discounts and more than 4,200 prizes |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
The prior Appleton hiring announcement was followed by a -7.5% 24-hour reaction, while two promotional announcements had positive reactions.
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HIRING EVENT
Natural Grocers invites
HIRING EVENT
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
- Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Location: Holiday Inn Appleton
- Address: 1565 N Casaloma Dr.,
Appleton, WI 54913 - Click here to register and schedule an interview.
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COMPANY CULTURE & BENEFITS
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural Grocers has cared for its good4uSM Crew since its founding in 1955. The company now employs more than 4,000 Crew members at 174 stores, in 22 states. As part of its Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers supports employees by offering:
- Competitive pay, plus the exclusive Natural Grocers Vitamin Bucks program, which provides Crew members an extra
$1 - Birthday bonus pay equal to one day's wages, which originated from founder Margaret Isely's tradition of celebrating the birthdays of all employees by preparing lunch for them. When the company grew, her children—now executives—continued the celebration by granting each employee a full day's pay on their birthday as a thank-you.
- Store discounts and credits of up to 30 percent on Natural Grocers products, helping employees save on high-quality groceries and supplements.
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; generous paid time off; and extensive free nutrition education programs.
- Premium-quality organic and natural products at Always AffordableSM prices, including 100 percent certified organic produce, 100 percent free-range eggs and pasture-raised dairy, 100 percent non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods and humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats. Natural Grocers strives to avoid carrying products made with highly processed or problematic ingredients, including artificial and synthetic chemicals and additives.
More details about the upcoming Grand Opening celebration in
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
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