New space boasting bigger footprint and larger selection will
offer grand re-opening discounts, giveaways, samples and more
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest
family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S.,
is pleased to announce the relocation of its Albuquerque, NM store to a newly renovated and
larger space on Thursday, December 14,
2023, at 4625 Wyoming Blvd NE.
Doors will open at 8:27 AM on December
14th, with exciting giveaways, spectacular sales, free
samples and more.
Natural Grocers' good4u® Crew will kick off the
festivities at 8:15 AM with a
$2,500 donation presentation to
Roadrunner® Food Bank of New
Mexico —its local food bank partner, followed by an
official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager and
additional community leaders. Doors will open at 8:27 AM, with exciting giveaways, spectacular
sales, free samples and sweepstakes within a friendly
atmosphere.
"Natural Grocers has been proud to serve the community of
Albuquerque since the original
location opened over twenty years ago, in August of 2003," said
Raquel Isely, Vice President of
Marketing for Natural Grocers. "This was the first of our six
Natural Grocers stores in New
Mexico, and we decided it was time for a store 'glow-up'.
It's important to us that each location provides the best possible
shopping experience for our customers. This move gives our
customers more space to shop, which also means new product
offerings throughout the store—including a larger produce
department, an expanded body care and beauty section and a
super-sized supplement department. It's also worth noting to all
our existing loyal customers, that the new location is less than a
half mile away from the original Albuquerque store."
GRAND RE-OPENING EVENTS — SWEEPSTAKES & DISCOUNTS
Grand Re-opening events and discounts starting December 14, 2023, include:
- Mystery Gift Cards for First 150 Customers - The first
150 customers in line on December 14
will receive a mystery Natural Grocers gift card (with varying
amounts between $5 - $500)![i]
- Free Natural Grocers Hand-Crafted Ecuadorian Drawstring
Backpack Bag – The first 500 shoppers on December 14 will receive a hand-crafted Natural
Grocers drawstring backpack bag made of alpaca wool. Each pack item
is uniquely woven and is the result of a special collaboration
Natural Grocers has with a group of indigenous artisans in Peguche,
Ecuador.[ii]
- Prize Wheel - Customers can spin the Natural Grocers
prize wheel on December 14 for a
chance to win fun prizes.[iii]
- Grand Re-Opening Sweepstakes: Customers will have the
chance to win fabulous prizes, such as an Aventon e-bike, a
$500 Natural Grocers gift card and
more. Entry forms will be available at the store from December 14 - 28.[iv]
Special Grand Re-opening Discounts: Customers will enjoy
exceptional discounts of up to 50% off Natural Grocers Always
Affordable PricesSM in every department from
December 14 – January 31.[v]
- Additional high-quality products will also be available at
impressive discounts, such as bacon and bacon alternatives
($2.99/package), Natural
Grocers® Brand Organic Cheese shreds and slices
($2.99/each), and Natural Grocers
Brand bulk organic raisins (.99¢/lb).[vi]
- For even more savings, customers can join
{N}power® Natural Grocers' free loyalty program for
exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other
members-only features.[vii]
- December 14 – January 31 {N}power® members will
receive exclusive pricing[viii] on products including
organic avocados (.99¢ each) Natural Grocers Brand Organic Olive
Oil ($5.99/16.9 oz), and Dr.
Bronner's Liquid Soaps ($11.99/32
oz).
WHAT'S NEW?
Supported by its good4u Crew, the new store will be larger and
will feature a noticeably more spacious and extensive selection of
its 100% organic produce, a wider array of body care and beauty
products and an even more robust supplement department. The
contemporary layout will also include a Nutrition Education Center,
which is a community space designed to educate, engage and empower
the community through Nutritional Education classes, recipe demos
and more. Customers will enjoy a modern and efficient, yet friendly
checkout experience. The company, ever-conscious of its
environmental impact, has upgraded the new space with sustainable
building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic
building materials and 100% LED lighting, for a lighter
environmental footprint.
WHAT STAYS THE SAME?
Serving customers with a wide range of natural and organic
options since 1955, Natural Grocers will continue to support the
community with world-class customer service from its knowledgeable
and friendly good4u Crew, healthy recipes for all diets and high
product standards. Customers can enjoy access to fresh, 100% USDA
certified organic produce, high-quality organic and natural
groceries, 100% free-range eggs, 100% pasture-based dairy, 100%
non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, dietary supplements, body care, and
household essentials at an Always Affordable Price SM.
Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely sourced and sustainably
raised meats.
The community will continue to have the support of the store's
Nutritional Health Coach (NHC) for their health and wellness
journeys with free, one-on-one, personalized nutritional health
coaching sessions. Customers are invited to book free sessions,
which are currently available in person, via phone or video, by
visiting www.naturalgrocers.com/nutritional-health-coaches.
FOOD BANK PARTNERSHIP
In addition to the $2500 donation
to celebrate its new location, Natural Grocers partners with
Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico
for its "Bring Your Own Bag Program" to serve people of
Albuquerque and its surrounding
communities who are facing hunger. Each time a customer brings
their own shopping bag, Natural Grocers donates five cents per shopping trip to this
organization.
Will Tapia, Corporate Engagement
Officer with Roadrunner Food Bank stated, "With 1 in 5 New Mexico
children experiencing food insecurity this holiday season, powerful
partnerships with organizations like Natural Grocers enable
Roadrunner Food Bank to continue our services across New Mexico. This comes at an important time,
as every November and December we see a sharp rise in demand for
hunger-relief services across the state."
HOLIDAY FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER & FOOD DRIVE
Natural Grocers is also hosting its annual Holiday Food Bank
Fundraiser and Food Drive event at all 167 locations, including the
new store in Albuquerque.
Customers can donate non-perishable goods and/or funds at the
register to support local food banks through December 31, 2023.
The current store, located at 4420 Wyoming Blvd NE, will close
on December 11, at 5:00 PM to complete the relocation process.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' Commitment to
Community and their "Bring Your Own Bag Program," benefiting
Roadrunner Food Bank of New
Mexico.
- For media inquiries contact kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
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 products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, 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 make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 167 stores in 21 states.
Visit https://www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and
store locations.
[i] Quantity limited to first 150 customers in
line at Natural Grocers' Albuquerque,
NM location. No rain checks. Limit one gift card per
customer 18 years or older. Valid 12/14/23 only. Void
where prohibited by law.
[ii] Quantity limited to first 500 shoppers at
Natural Grocers' Albuquerque, NM
location. No rain checks. Limit one per customer, 18 years or
older. Valid 12/14/23 only. Void where prohibited by
law.
[iii] Prize wheel available 12/14/23 at Natural Grocers' Albuquerque, NM location. No purchase
necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of
winning. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks.
[iv] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not
increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal respondents of
the following states who are at least 18 years old at the time of
entry: AZ, AR, CO, ID, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK,
OR, SD, NM, UT, WA and WY. Void where prohibited by law.
Sweepstakes starts on 6/8/2023 and
ends on 6/22/2023. For official rules and complete details, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[v] Offers valid only from 12/14/2023 to 1/31/2024, are redeemable only for
in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Albuquerque, NM location, and cannot be
combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no
rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change
without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors. Void where
prohibited by law.
[vi] Bacon/Bacon Alternatives and Cheese Shreds
and Slices: limit 3 per customer. Offers valid only
from 12/14/23 to 1/31/24, are redeemable only for in-store
customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Albuquerque,
NM location and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity
limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes
and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves
the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[vii] Customers can sign up for {N}power here.
Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy
for our Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the
{N}Power terms of use.
[viii] Must be an {N}power member to receive
these discounts. Offers valid only from 12/14/23 to 1/31/24,
are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural
Grocers' Albuquerque, NM location and cannot be combined
with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain
checks. Avocados: limit 4 per customer. Pricing excludes taxes and
is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the
right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
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