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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. reports developments tied to its specialty retail model for natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements and body care products. Company news commonly covers quarterly earnings, gross margin and store-cost trends, cash dividends, store openings in new and existing markets, and customer programs such as {N}power® promotions.
Updates also address Natural Grocers' product standards, including USDA certified organic produce, pasture-raised dairy products, free-range eggs, private-label additions under Natural Grocers Brand, and free science-based nutrition education programs. The company was founded in 1955 and operates a smaller-store format for natural and organic retailing.
Natural Grocers (NGVC) has announced a fundraising campaign on January 20, 2025, supporting the Jack and Jill of America Foundation's College GAP Fund. The company aims to raise $45,000 or more to help students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with tuition debt.
The initiative includes a company pledge to donate 1% of sales from all 167 stores nationwide, along with customer donations at registers in $1, $5, and $10 increments. The Foundation previously invested $125,768 to support 113 HBCU graduates in May 2024.
Additionally, Natural Grocers has established a year-round give-back program with 13 Jack and Jill chapters across Colorado, Texas, Oregon, and Arkansas. Members receive partnership cards that trigger an uncapped 5% sales give-back, split equally between local chapters and the HBCU Gap Fund.
Natural Grocers announces its annual Resolution Reset Week from January 14-18, 2025, offering significant savings and promotions to help customers maintain their New Year's health resolutions. The event features discounts up to 48% on select items, in-store sweepstakes with prizes including a year's worth of groceries ($5,200 value), and special perks for {N}power Members such as free reusable bags and canned seafood.
The company is extending savings through January 25 with their Health Hotline promotion, offering 30% off select good4u Books and running a $500 gift card contest. Additionally, select stores will host a free '21 Days to a Healthier You' class series from January 13-February 2, led by Nutritional Health Coaches, covering topics like healthy eating, sugar cravings, and detoxification.
Natural Grocers has announced the opening of its 24th store in Texas, located in Brownsville, scheduled for January 22, 2025. The grand opening celebration will begin with a $2,500 donation to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, followed by various customer incentives including mystery gift cards valued up to $500 for the first 150 customers, and free hand-crafted Ecuadorian lunchboxes for the first 500 shoppers.
The new store will feature 100% USDA certified organic produce, over 5,000 supplement SKUs, and premium-quality natural products at their 'Always Affordable Prices'. Grand opening specials include up to 50% off on selected items through February 28. The location will also offer nutritional health coaching services and implement sustainable building features including 100% LED lighting and non-toxic materials.
Through their 'Bring Your Own Bag' program, the company will donate five cents per shopping trip when customers use their own bags to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.
Natural Grocers has introduced six new private-label household cleaning products, expanding its house brand portfolio. The new additions include Edition Dish Soap, Laundry Stain Remover, two variants of Organic Fabric Softener, Daily Shower Cleaner, and Organic Fruit & Veggie Wash, with prices ranging from $3.99 to $6.99.
All new products maintain the company's commitment to being vegan, cruelty-free and free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. The organic selections feature containers made from sustainable sugar cane. The company also enforces full ingredient list disclosure for all cleaning products, exceeding federal requirements.
The house brand, established in 2016, now encompasses over 800 products available exclusively at Natural Grocers stores. Recent additions include four new Bath Bomb scents, with Organic Coffee Pods currently being rolled out across stores.
Natural Grocers has announced its third-annual '21 Days to a Healthier You' series, scheduled to run from January 23 to February 2, 2025. The program consists of three free classes led by the company's Nutritional Health Coaches (NHCs) at select store locations, with online options available in Spanish.
The series includes three main components: 'Eat for your Health (and the Planet's Health)', 'Kick Sugar Cravings', and 'Detoxify Your Life'. Participants receive a $5 coupon and a coupon booklet after each class, along with a 7-day challenge to implement their learning.
First launched in 2022, the program has been refined annually by Natural Grocers' Nutrition Education team, offering science-backed wellness strategies aimed at creating lasting health improvements over a 21-day period.
Natural Grocers, America's largest family-operated organic grocery retailer, has launched six new varieties of organic soups under its house brand. The new products are Certified Organic, Non-GMO, and made with plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free ingredients. The soups come in 14 oz BPA-free pouches, priced at $4.49, and include varieties such as Butternut Squash, Creamy Tomato, Sauerkraut, Sweet Corn, Three Lentil, and Vegan Chili Bean.
The launch emphasizes sustainability through lightweight packaging that reduces energy use in production and transportation. The house brand, established in 2016, now offers over 800 products. Recent additions include new frozen Organic Wood Fired Pizza flavors and seasonal Organic Coffee varieties, with plans to launch Organic Wheat Pasta and Organic Pasta Sauce made with biodynamic ingredients.
Natural Grocers announces its annual Holly Deals event from December 7-23, 2024, across all 168 locations. The event features discounts up to 50% on over 100 holiday items, along with special activities including a Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt with gift card prizes up to $50, and a Gingerbread Cookie counting contest offering a chance to win a $500 gift card. The first 200 customers on December 7 will receive free Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coffee samples. The sale encompasses party foods, baking supplies, health and beauty items, stocking stuffers, and vitamins. The company is also offering budget-friendly gift sets under $15, $20, and $30.
Natural Grocers announced the closure of its Tucson store at Broadway Boulevard and Kolb Road on December 11, 2024. Starting December 3, the store will offer closing sales with 25% discounts on dairy, frozen, grocery, and produce items, and 10% off other products. The decision comes due to lease expiration, operational challenges, market saturation, and required capital improvements. The company will work with affected employees to provide transfer opportunities or transition packages. Three other Natural Grocers locations in Tucson will remain operational at River Road, Broadway and Country Club, and Oracle and Orange Grove.
Natural Grocers has released its anticipated Top Trends for 2025, marking the ninth year of their trend forecast. The predictions, developed by their Nutrition Education team, purchasing, marketing, and analytics departments, span four categories: Health & Wellness, Body Care & Beauty, Food & Beverage, and Ecologically Thoughtful.
Key trends include blood sugar management becoming a daily practice, advancements in natural deodorants, emphasis on protein quality, and increased focus on regenerative agriculture. The forecast highlights a shift toward simple, thoughtful choices prioritizing both personal wellness and environmental sustainability. The trends will be promoted across Natural Grocers' platforms and featured in their January good4u Health Hotline® magazine.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE: NGVC) has announced a 20% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share, payable on December 18, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 2, 2024. The company operates 168 stores across 21 states, specializing in natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. Natural Grocers maintains strict quality guidelines, offering only USDA certified organic produce, pasture-raised dairy products, and free-range eggs, while excluding artificial ingredients and hydrogenated oils from their product selection.