Natural Grocers will hold a grand opening Nov. 15 for a new store at 745 N. Lincoln Ave. in Loveland, Colorado, which will be the company’s 45 location in its home state.
Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:20 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Food Bank for Larimer County, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager and community leaders.
Doors will open at 8:27 a.m. with giveaways, discounts, samples and sweepstakes.
“We’ve been serving the people of Colorado since 1955. We look forward to bringing nutritious food to Loveland and its surrounding communities at prices they can afford—one of the main principles Natural Grocers was founded on in 1955 and that we continue to uphold today,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing for Natural Grocers.
“The new store is centrally located with easy access to support the nutritional health of our customers and the dynamic environment and culture that Loveland openly embraces.
“After over 10 years of planning, Loveland is now the perfect home for Natural Grocers. We welcome the community to join in the fun and discover what makes the Natural Grocers shopping experience delightful and unique, including all of your Thanksgiving celebration needs.”
Grand opening events
Grand opening festivities at the new Loveland location start on Nov. 15 with 25 percent off the entire store for three days.
- Nov. 15
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- The first 150 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card (with varying amounts between $5-$500).
- The first 250 shoppers will receive a handcrafted Ecuadorian poncho made of alpaca wool.
- Customers can spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel for a chance to win items.
- Nov. 16: The first 500 shoppers will receive a hand-crafted Natural Grocers Ecuadorian drawstring backpack bag.
- Nov. 17: The first 50 customers will receive a set of four heavy-duty reusable bags, including an insulated cooler bag.
- Nov. 15-29: Customers will have the chance to win prizes, including an Aventon e-bike and a $500 Natural Grocers gift card. Entry forms will be available at the store.
{N}Power membership
Customers can also join {N}power, Natural Grocers’ free rewards program for exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits and other members-only features.
- Nov. 15-Dec. 31: {N}power members will receive exclusive pricing on items, such as Thousand Hills 80/20 Grass Fed ground beef, organic avocados, Natural Grocers Brand organic coffee and Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap.
Store features
The company has used sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and 100 percent LED lighting. It also features a contemporary layout for an efficient checkout experience.
Food bank partnership
Natural Grocers will partner with the Food Bank for Larimer County for its “Bring Your Own Bag Program” to serve the Loveland area and its surrounding communities.
Each time a customer brings their own shopping bag, Natural Grocers will donate five cents per shopping trip to this organization.
“We are pleased to welcome Natural Grocers to the Loveland community and as a continuing partner in our food rescue efforts,” said Amy Pezzani , CEO of the food bank.
“Each year, Food Bank for Larimer County rescues approximately 3 million pounds of food from local retailers – food that otherwise would end up in the landfill – so our food rescue partners are one of our most important allies in feeding Larimer County.”
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