Natural Grocers® Offers Mile High Giveaway at Select Colorado Front Range Stores, May 1-July 2, 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

Natural Grocers (NYSE:NGVC) is running a Mile High Giveaway for {N}power members at more than 30 Colorado Front Range stores from May 1 to July 2, 2026. Members who spend $100 in a single week at participating locations are entered to win $1,000 in groceries; one winner is chosen companywide each week and winners are selected every Friday. Official rules and participating store list are available on the company website. {N}power is a free rewards program; the mobile app provides an introductory $2 savings.

News Market Reaction – NGVC

+2.11%

+2.11% Session close to close

In the May 1 session, NGVC gained 2.11%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights a targeted Mile High Giveaway across more than 30 Colorado stores, offe...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a targeted Mile High Giveaway across more than 30 Colorado stores, offering $1,000 weekly prizes to engaged {N}power members from May 1 to July 2, 2026. It extends Natural Grocers’ recent pattern of regional events and loyalty promotions. Investors may watch how such campaigns influence traffic, {N}power enrollment, and comparable‑store sales, alongside margin trends and upcoming earnings disclosures.

Key Figures

Weekly prize amount: $1,000 Participating locations: More than 30 stores Spend threshold: $100 +4 more

7 metrics

Weekly prize amount $1,000 Gift card value for Mile High Giveaway winners

Participating locations More than 30 stores Colorado Front Range stores included in giveaway

Spend threshold $100 Weekly spend required for {N}power entry

Promotion window start May 1, 2026 First day of Mile High Giveaway period

Promotion window end July 2, 2026 Last day of Mile High Giveaway period

Weekly winners 1 winner One $1,000 winner selected companywide each week

Intro savings $2 Introductory savings for new {N}power signups via mobile app

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 28 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 28	Store expansion	Positive	+1.4%	Announcement of new Rapid City, SD store opening and hiring events.
Apr 23	Earnings call notice	Positive	+0.7%	Scheduled release and conference call for Q2 FY26 financial results.
Apr 22	Product launch	Positive	-0.8%	Launch of two private‑label wild smoked salmon products nationwide.
Apr 21	Promotional campaign	Positive	-1.1%	Nebraska Arbor Day promo with reusable tote and {N}power coupon.
Apr 16	Promotional campaign	Positive	+3.8%	North Dakota Day event featuring totes and $5 coupons for {N}power.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent store, product, and promotional news has usually been viewed positively, though price reactions have been mixed with both aligned gains and occasional divergences.

Recent Company History

Across recent announcements, Natural Grocers has focused on store growth, private‑label expansion, and promotional events. On Apr 28, a new Rapid City store announcement saw a 1.37% gain. Earlier in April, new private‑label salmon and regional promotions around Arbor Day and North Dakota Day produced mixed moves, from -1.11% to 3.83%. Today’s Colorado giveaway continues that pattern of leveraging the {N}power rewards program and localized marketing to drive traffic.

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Company offers {N}power® members a weekly chance to win $1,000 of free groceries at more than 30 Colorado locations

LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer and a Colorado-based company, is announcing a special Mile High Giveaway for {N}power® members at more than 30 Colorado Front Range stores from May 1 through July 2, 2026.  

HOW TO WIN $1,000 IN FREE GROCERIES AT NATURAL GROCERS
{N}power members* who spend $100 in a single week at participating Colorado stores between May 1 and July 2, 2026, will be entered for a chance to win $1,000 in free groceries, fulfilled as a gift card).^[i] Each weekly entry period runs Friday through Thursday.

Winners will be randomly selected each Friday, with one $1,000 winner chosen companywide each week. Official rules and complete details are available at www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

• Arvada – North Wadsworth
• Aurora – South
• Boulder
• Brighton
• Castle Rock
• Centennial – Arapahoe Road
• Centennial – Cherry Knolls
• Colorado Springs – North Academy
• Colorado Springs – South Nevada Avenue
• Conifer
• Denver – Central Park
• Denver – Colorado and Evans
• Denver – Design District
• Denver – Green Valley Ranch
• Denver – Leetsdale and Alameda
• Denver – RiNo
• Denver – Tennyson and 38th
• Evergreen
• Fort Collins
• Golden
• Greeley
• Highlands Ranch
• Lafayette
• Lakewood – Green Mountain
• Lakewood – Mission Trace
• Lakewood – West Colfax
• Littleton – Kipling and Coal Mine
• Longmont
• Loveland
• Monument
• Northglenn
• Parker
• Pueblo
• Wheat Ridge

*{N}power, Natural Grocers' free customer rewards program, offers exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits and other members-only features. Download Natural Grocers' free mobile app to unlock deals and receive an introductory savings of $2.^[ii] Customers can also sign up for {N}power here.

• To keep up with the latest that Natural Grocers has to offer across all stores, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
• For media assets, access the Mile High Giveaway media kit.
• For media inquiries, please email 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 2025, the Company invested more than $16 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 170 stores in 21 states. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.

^[i] Sweepstakes begin on 5/01/2026 and end on 7/2/2026. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Maximum of one entry per person per week. Weekly winners of $1,000 Natural Grocers Gift Card will be selected every Friday, from 5/01/2026 through 7/2/2026. One weekly gift card winner, companywide, each week for nine weeks. Valid only at select locations. Open only to legal residents of the following states who are members of the Natural Grocers {N}power customer loyalty program and are at least 18 years old at the time of entry: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Void where prohibited by law. Crew and members of their household are not eligible. For official rules and alternative method of entry visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

^[ii] See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}power terms of use.

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FAQ

What is the Natural Grocers Mile High Giveaway for NGVC and when does it run?

The Mile High Giveaway is a weekly sweepstakes running from May 1 to July 2, 2026. According to the company, {N}power members who meet the qualifying spend are entered for a chance to win one $1,000 grocery gift card each week.

How do {N}power members enter the NGVC Mile High Giveaway to win $1,000?

Members enter by spending $100 in a single week at participating Colorado stores between May 1 and July 2, 2026. According to the company, each qualifying week yields one companywide random winner chosen on Friday.

Which Colorado stores participate in the Natural Grocers (NGVC) Mile High Giveaway?

More than 30 Front Range locations across Denver metro and nearby cities participate, including Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Lakewood. According to the company, the full participating store list is available at the official sweepstakes webpage.

How often are winners selected in the NGVC Mile High Giveaway and what is the prize?

One winner is selected companywide each Friday to receive a $1,000 gift card for groceries. According to the company, weekly entry periods run Friday through Thursday and winners are randomly drawn each week.

Do I need the Natural Grocers app or {N}power membership to participate in the NGVC sweepstakes?

You must be a {N}power member to qualify for entry; the mobile app is optional for enrollment and deals. According to the company, {N}power is free and the app provides an introductory $2 savings when downloaded.