Customers at the new Warr Acres
store will enjoy 25% off, plus giveaways, sweepstakes, samples and
more
LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the largest
family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in
the U.S., is pleased to announce the relocation of
its Oklahoma City – North May store to a newly remodeled
space on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 5903 Northwest
Expressway, Warr Acres, OK 73132.
Doors to the new Warr Acres location will open at 8:27 AM with exciting giveaways, sweepstakes,
sales and free samples.
Natural Grocers' good4u® Crew will kick off the Grand
Relocation festivities at 8:15 AM with
a $2,500 donation presentation to the Regional Food
Bank of Oklahoma®—its local food bank partner, followed by an
official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager and
additional community leaders. Natural Grocers will also donate 5%
of its sales on May 2, to
the Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund. Established in
2020, this nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization provides
short-term financial assistance to Natural Grocers
good4u® Crew members or their immediate family members who
have encountered economic hardship due to sickness, natural
disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. Doors will open
at 8:27 AM with exciting giveaways, sweepstakes, sales
and free samples within a friendly atmosphere. Customers will enjoy
exceptional discounts of 25% off Natural Grocers' Always
Affordable PricesSM throughout the entire
store, May 2 – 4.[i]
"Natural Grocers has been proudly serving the state of
Oklahoma since 2013 and is excited
to be moving to our new location in Warr
Acres," said Raquel Isely,
Vice President of Natural Grocers. "This was our third store in the
region, and it enabled us to build a strong connection with
customers. After almost 10 years at this location, we are ready to
move into a bright, beautiful building, only a few miles away. We
believe our store in Warr Acres
will further our passion for supporting the health of humans and
the health of our planet, with that 'neighborhood grocery store'
feel, you can depend on.
"We're also thrilled to have several notable community leaders
joining us for our festivities, including representatives from the
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma,
our local food bank partner. We invite everyone to visit our new
store, join in the fun and discover what makes the Natural Grocers
shopping experience exceptional."
GRAND OPENING EVENTS – FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS &
SWEEPSTAKES
Grand Opening festivities at the new
Warr Acres location start on
May 2 and will include:
- May 2: Mystery Gift Cards for
First 150 Customers – The first 150 customers in line will
receive a mystery Natural Grocers gift card (with varying amounts
between $5 - $500)![ii]
- May 2: Free Natural Grocers
Hand-Crafted Drawstring Backpack – The first 500 shoppers
will receive a hand-crafted Natural Grocers Ecuadorian drawstring
backpack bag, made of alpaca wool. Each item is uniquely woven and
is the result of a special collaboration Natural Grocers has with a
group of indigenous artisans in Peguche, Ecuador.[iii]
- May 2: Prize Wheel
– Customers can spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel from
noon to 5 PM for a chance to win fun
prizes.[iv]
- May 2 – 4: Unbeatable
introductory Savings of 25% off everything in the store.
Everything.
- May 2 – 31: Up to 50% Off
– Premium-quality products from every department will be
available at spectacular discounts, including 100% USDA Certified
Organic grape tomatoes ($2.39/pint),
bacon and bacon alternatives ($2.99/package), Natural Grocers® Brand
Organic Cheese shreds and slices ($2.99/each) and Natural Grocers Brand Bulk
Organic Rolled Oats ($1.99/2
lb).[v]
- May 2 – 16: Grand Re-Opening
Sweepstakes – Customers will have the chance to win
fabulous prizes, such as an Aventon e-bike (valued at $1400), a $500
Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available
at the store.[vi]
{N}POWER® MEMBERSHIP
For even
more savings, customers can join {N}power, Natural Grocers'
free rewards program for exclusive discounts, digital coupons,
rewards benefits, and other members-only
features.[vii]
- May 2 – 31:
{N}power® members will receive exclusive pricing on
items such as Dr. Bronner's® Liquid Soaps ($12.99/32 oz), Natural Grocers Brand Organic
Maple Syrup ($6.49/8 oz), USDA
Certified Organic avocados (.99¢ each), and KerrygoldTM
Pure Irish Butters ($3.99/8 oz).[viii]
To join {N}power, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
WHAT'S NEW?
Supported by its Natural Grocers
good4uCrew, the interior of the new store will be brighter, with a
more contemporary floor plan. 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. Additionally, customers visiting the new
Warr Acres location will
undoubtedly notice the breathing room for their body care, bananas,
B-12 and more!
- More 100% Organic Produce: Natural Grocers, ever a
champion of organic produce, is proud to feature an even larger
selection of 100% USDA certified organic produce at the new
Warr Acres store. From apples to
zucchini, every piece of produce is free from Apeel™, avoids
cross-contamination with conventional/GMO items, and grown without
synthetic pesticides.
- Body Care That Cares Back: Customers are invited to
enjoy a bigger and better body care department, in-line with the
high standards Natural Grocers is known for; prioritizing natural,
innovative and ethical products that deliver results without the
compromise.
- A Super-Sized Supplement Department: With over 5,000
SKUs, Natural Grocers offers the largest selection of vitamins and
supplements, backed by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Certification and ingredient authenticity.
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, as well
as:
- Regenerative Products and Practices: From checkouts free
from single use bags, to organic, non-GMO and Always Affordable
Natural Grocers brand products and ecologically thoughtful in-store
features, the company focuses on a mutually beneficial relationship
with nature.
- Premium-Quality Products at an Always Affordable
PriceSM: Access high-quality organic and natural
groceries including 100% pasture-raised eggs and dairy, 100%
non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, and household essentials at an
Always Affordable Price. Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely
sourced and sustainably raised meats.
- Nutritional Health Coaching: The community will continue
to have direct access to the store's Nutritional Health Coach (NHC)
to help support their health and wellness journeys with free,
one-on-one, personalized nutritional health coaching sessions and
personalized shopping experiences. In fiscal year 2023, Natural
Grocers invested over $6 million to
provide free education for both customers and Crew. Customers are
invited to book free sessions, by visiting
www.naturalgrocers.com/nutritional-health-coaches or inquiring
in-store.
- A Commitment to Crew: Natural Grocers is passionate
about ensuring that its employees can live a healthy, balanced
life. The Company is committed to positively impacting Crew's
physical, emotional and financial well-being with free nutrition
education programs, excellent benefits and access to the highest
quality, affordably priced products. The average rate for hourly
store Crew was more than $21 as of
November 2023, including $1.00 per hour in store credit, in Vitamin Bucks
– a program that is completely unique to Natural Grocers.
REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA PARTNERSHIP
Natural Grocers
will partner with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for its "Bring Your Own Bag
Program" to serve people in Oklahoma facing hunger. Each time a customer
brings their own shopping bag, Natural Grocers will donate
five cents per shopping trip to this
organization.
Oklahoma is one of the
hungriest states in the nation. Most people served by the
Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living
on limited incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends
meet. The Regional Food Bank distributes on average 50 million
pounds of food each year through its network of more than 1,300
community-based partners in 53 counties in central and western
Oklahoma.
"Natural Grocers is a great long-term partner of the Regional
Food Bank. The Bring Your Own Bag Program has had a tremendous
impact on the fight against hunger in Oklahoma, raising nearly $90,000 over the past 13 years," said
Stacy Dykstra, chief executive
officer of the Regional Food Bank. "We are so thankful for Natural
Grocers support and look forward to continuing to work with them to
help provide meals to Oklahomans living with hunger."
- To get involved with the Regional Food Bank,
visit www.regionalfoodbank.org/get-involved/.
RELOCATION DETAILS
The current store, located at 7013
N May Ave., Oklahoma City, will close on April 29,
at 5:00 PM to complete the relocation process. The new
location, located at 5903 Northwest Expressway, Warr
Acres, will open on May 2, at 8:27 AM.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' 5 Founding
Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment
to Crew".
- For a complimentary media kit, click here.
- Learn more about Natural Grocers by visiting
www.naturalgrocers.com.
- For media inquiries contact 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
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 and Crew make informed health
and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5
Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and
"Commitment to Crew". Headquartered in the Union Square
neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 168 stores
in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more
information and store locations.
[i] Offers valid only from 5/2/2024 to 5/4/2024,
are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural
Grocers' Warr Acres, OK 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.
[ii] Quantity limited to first 150 customers in line
at Natural Grocers' Warr Acres, OK location. No rain
checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older. Valid
5/2/24 only. Void where prohibited by
law.
[iii] Quantity limited to first 500 shoppers at
Natural Grocers' Warr Acres, OK location. No rain
checks. Limit one per customer, 18 years or older. Valid
5/2/24 only. Void where prohibited by
law.
[iv] Prize wheel available at Natural
Grocers' Warr Acres, OK location. No purchase
necessary. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Valid
1/31/24, 12 PM – 5 PM only, while supplies last.
[v] Offers valid only from 5/2/24 to 5/31/24, are redeemable only for
in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Warr
Acres, OK 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.
[vi] 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, CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK,
OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY. Void where prohibited by law.
Sweepstakes starts on 5/2/24 and ends
on 5/31/24. For official rules and complete details, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[vii] Customers can sign up for {N}power here.
Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy
for the Company's Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for
the {N}Power terms of use.
[viii] Must be an {N}power member to receive these
discounts. Limit 4 of each item, per customer. Offers valid only
from 5/2/24 to 5/31/24, are
redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural
Grocers' Warr Acres, OK 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.
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