Customers will enjoy unbeatable savings, exciting giveaways,
sweepstakes, delicious samples and more
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 8, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated
organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is thrilled to
announce the opening of its newest store in Brownsville, TX,
on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Located at 515 Morrison Road, Brownsville, TX 78526, this will be Natural
Grocers' 24th store in Texas.
Community members are invited to join the celebration with special
giveaways, exciting discounts, vendor samples, and more.
The festivities will kick off at 8:15
AM with a $2,500 donation
presentation to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.,
Natural Grocers' local food bank partner, followed by an official
ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, community leaders,
and special guests. Doors will open promptly at 8:27 AM, where customers will be welcomed to a
fun and celebratory shopping experience featuring free goodies,
deals, and smiles all around.
"We're excited to bring Natural Grocers to Brownsville," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Natural Grocers.
"Texas has been an important part
of the Natural Grocers family since 2008, and Brownsville—one of
the fastest-growing communities in the Rio Grande Valley—has long
been on our list. With its vibrant culture, rich history, and
incredible proximity to nature and the Gulf Coast, Brownsville is a perfect match for our
commitment to affordable, healthy living. We look forward to
serving residents and visitors with premium-quality natural and
organic groceries at our Always Affordable
PricesSM."
GRAND OPENING EVENTS – FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS &
SWEEPSTAKES
Grand Opening festivities at the Brownsville location will include:
- Jan. 22: Mystery Gift
Cards for First 150 Customers – Be among the first in line and
receive a Natural Grocers mystery gift card (values range from
$5 to $500)![i]
- Jan. 22: Free Natural
Grocers Hand-Crafted Ecuadorian Lunchbox – The first 500 shoppers
will receive a unique, hand-crafted lunchbox, woven in
collaboration with artisans in Peguche, Ecuador.[ii]
- Jan. 22: Prize Wheel
– Spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel between 12 PM and 5 PM for a chance to win great
prizes.[iii]
- Jan. 22 – Feb. 28: Up to 50% Off – Shoppers can
take advantage of Grand Opening specials, such as 100% USDA
Certified Organic Cosmic Crisp Apples ($1.99/lb), bacon and bacon alternatives
($2.99/package), and Natural Grocers®
Brand Organic Cheese shreds and slices ($2.99 each).[iv]
- Jan. 22 – Feb. 5: Grand Opening Sweepstakes –
Customers can enter to win prizes like an Aventon e-bike, a
$500 Natural Grocers gift card, and
more.[v]
{N}POWER® MEMBERSHIP
Customers can maximize their
savings by joining {N}power®, Natural Grocers' free rewards
program, offering exclusive discounts, rewards, and digital
coupons.[vi]
- Jan. 22 – Feb. 28: {N}power® Members Exclusive Deals –
Special pricing on items like 100% USDA Certified Organic Avocados
($0.99/each), Natural Grocers Brand
Bulk Organic Almond Butter ($5.99/lb), and Thousand Hills™ 80/20 Grass Fed
Ground Beef ($6.99/16
oz).[vii]
To join {N}power, visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/npower
THE NATURAL GROCERS' EXPERIENCE
Serving communities
with a wide range of natural and organic options since 1955,
Natural Grocers will support the Brownsville area with world-class customer
service from its knowledgeable and friendly good4u Crew, healthy
recipes for all diets and high product standards.
The company, ever conscious of its environmental impact, has
upgraded the new space using sustainable building features and
energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and
100% LED lighting. The store will feature a contemporary layout for
an efficient, yet friendly checkout experience.
Customers will also experience:
- A focus on 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.
- Always 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
Brownsville store. From apples to zucchini, every piece of
produce avoids cross-contamination with conventional/GMO items and
grown without synthetic pesticides.
- Body Care That Cares Back: Natural Grocers' high
standards prioritize natural, innovative and ethical body care
products that deliver results without compromise.
- A Super-Sized Supplement Department: With over
5,000 SKUs, Natural Grocers offers a large selection of vitamins
and supplements, with the vast majority (over 80%) manufactured in
third-party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified
facilities.
- 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. To learn more about Natural
Grocers' "Commitment to Crew" and its 5 Founding
Principles, click here.
- Coming Soon: Nutritional Health Coaching: Customers
will have direct access to personalized assistance throughout their
health journeys with an onsite Nutritional Health Coach.
Vanessa Duran (the incoming coach)
holds a Master of Science in Nutrition degree, plus additional
specialized training and education to assist customers and the
community with a variety of services. Click here to learn
more.
FOOD BANK OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
As part of its commitment to the Brownsville community, Natural Grocers will
support the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), through its
"Bring Your Own Bag" program, donating five
cents for every shopping trip where customers use their own
bags. This initiative not only encourages sustainable shopping
practices but also directly benefits local families by contributing
to the essential work of the pantry.
The Food Bank RGV is the seventh largest food bank in the
State of Texas (based on
distribution) and 49th in the USA out of the 200 network food banks.
Incorporated in 1986, it has grown to be the largest charity in
South Texas based on clients
served. This partnership will help support Food Bank RGV's mission
– passionately improving lives through food assistance, nutrition
education and access to community services.
- To volunteer or get involved with the organization, click
here.
- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' Commitment to
Community and their "Bring Your Own Bag Program," benefitting the
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.
- Learn more about Natural Grocers by
visiting www.naturalgrocers.com.
- Click here for a complimentary media kit.
- For media inquiries contact Katie Macarelli, Manager of
Public Relations at 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 5 Founding
Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and
"Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year Brow, the Company
invested more than $15
million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments
for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood
of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 167 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information
and store locations.
[i] Quantity limited to first 150 customers in
line at Natural Grocers' Brownsville, TX location. No rain
checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older.
Valid 1/22/25 only. Void where prohibited by law.
[ii] Quantity limited to first 500 shoppers at
Natural Grocers' Brownsville, TX location. No rain
checks. Limit one set per customer, 18 years or older.
Valid 1/22/25 only. Void where prohibited by law.
[iii] Prize wheel available at Natural
Grocers' Brownsville, TX location. No purchase necessary.
Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Valid
1/22/25, 12 PM – 5 PM only, while supplies
last.
[iv] Offers valid only from 1/22/25 to
2/28/25, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at
Natural Grocers' Brownsville, TX location, and cannot be
combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no
rainchecks. Unless otherwise noted, all discounts are on regular
prices, cannot be redeemed for store credit or cash, and cannot be
combined with other offers. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject
to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to
correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[v] 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 1/22/25 and ends on 2/5/25. For
official rules and complete details,
visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor:
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[vi] 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.
[vii] Must be an {N}power member to receive
these discounts. Limit 4 of each item, per customer. Offers valid
only from 1/22/25 to 2/28/25, are redeemable only for in-store
customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Brownsville,
TX 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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