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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is a leading specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, the company operates 168 stores across 21 states. Known for its stringent quality guidelines, Natural Grocers ensures that its products do not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, or hydrogenated oils. The company exclusively sells USDA-certified organic produce, pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs.
Natural Grocers combines affordability with high-quality natural products and supplements while empowering communities through free health and nutrition education. Customers have access to over 30,000 natural and organic items, alongside educational resources such as science-based literature, nutritional counseling, and cooking demonstrations led by knowledgeable employees.
In line with its commitment to sustainability and community well-being, Natural Grocers has established several noteworthy initiatives and partnerships. For example, through its annual Ladybug Love campaign, the company collaborates with Beyond Pesticides to promote organic landscape management in local parks. Furthermore, Natural Grocers has been recognized for excellence, recently receiving the Circle of Excellence award from UNFI for outstanding achievements in performance, community impact, and partnership in 2023.
The company's financial performance remains robust, with record sales, margin expansion, and significant earnings growth reported for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Net sales rose by 8.8% to $308.1 million, driven by an increase in both transaction size and transaction count. The company’s loyalty program, {N}power, and targeted marketing campaigns have played a significant role in customer engagement and sales growth.
Natural Grocers is also deeply engaged in community support, having recently donated funds to La Puente, a Colorado-based non-profit organization. The company also supports food security initiatives through its
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE: NGVC) announced it will release its Q2 fiscal year 2023 financial results on May 4, 2023, after market close. A conference call will follow at 2:30 p.m. MT (4:30 p.m. ET) for financial analysts and investors. Interested parties can listen via phone or through the Company’s Investor Relations website. The Company, founded in 1955, operates 166 stores across 21 states, specializing in natural and organic products, including USDA-certified organic produce and pasture-raised dairy. Natural Grocers emphasizes quality and education, offering customers free nutrition classes to support informed health choices.
Natural Grocers is promoting the film "Regenerative Renegades" as part of its "Meet Your Farmer" series during Earth Month celebrations. The film showcases ranchers advocating regenerative agriculture practices. Natural Grocers plans to distribute educational materials in stores and online through mid-May. Raquel Isely, the company VP, emphasized the importance of environmental consciousness and consumer education regarding food choices. The initiative aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability and their Earth Day celebration.
The "Meet Your Farmer" series will continue to feature films highlighting sustainable agriculture efforts, aiming to inform customers about food production's impact on health and the planet.
Natural Grocers is celebrating Earth Month by promoting the short film "Regenerative Renegades" as part of its "Meet Your Farmer" film series. The initiative aims to educate consumers about sustainable food production through stories of ranchers at Thousand Hills, a key beef partner. This campaign will run until mid-May with both online and in-store promotions.
Raquel Isely, VP of Marketing, emphasizes the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and the importance of food choices. The "Meet Your Farmer" series showcases organic growers and regenerative ranchers who advocate for healthier food systems. Additionally, Natural Grocers offers a 30% discount on select educational materials through April 29, 2023. The company operates 166 stores across 21 states, committed to selling only high-quality organic products.
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