Natural Grocers will reopen its Grand Junction, Colorado, store at a new location on Dec. 17 following a relocation that expands the retailer’s footprint in the market. The new store at 2405 Patterson Road replaces the current location at 2464 US Highway 6 & 50, Unit 124, which closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 14.
The Lakewood, Colorado-based specialty retailer will kick off festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, its local food bank partner, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce and store crew. Doors open at 8:27 a.m. featuring giveaways, sweepstakes and celebratory savings in a larger, brighter atmosphere.
“Natural Grocers has called Grand Junction home since 2003,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing at Natural Grocers.
“Over the years, we’ve been lucky to get to know our customers and crew as neighbors and friends. Our new, bigger store lets us make shopping even easier and more enjoyable while keeping the same hometown feel our community has come to know. We’re excited to keep serving this city with premium-quality natural and organic groceries at our Always Affordable prices, free nutrition education and world-class customer service for years to come.”
Grand reopening events
The grand reopening offers the community hands-on activities and deals beginning Dec. 17. The first 150 customers will receive mystery gift cards with values ranging from $5-500. The first 250 shoppers will receive a hand-crafted Ecuadorian poncho valued at $100, woven in collaboration with artisans in Peguche, Ecuador. The next 250 shoppers will receive a hand-crafted Ecuadorian drawstring backpack bag valued at $30 from the same artisanal community collaboration.
Customers can spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel between noon and 5 p.m. on Dec. 17 for a chance to win prizes. The retailer is offering 25 percent off all organic produce from Dec. 17-19, with additional deals on selected produce items continuing through Jan. 31.
From noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 20, customers can sample Natural Grocers brand sweet holiday treats and freshly-popped popcorn while supplies last. Through Dec. 22, Natural Grocers is offering up to 50 percent off select products throughout the store with its annual Holly Deals event.
From Dec. 17-31, customers can enter a grand reopening sweepstakes for prizes including an Aventon e-bike valued at $1,400, a $500 Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available at the store.
From Dec. 17-Jan. 31, the retailer is offering up to 50 percent off on premium-quality products from every department, including 100 percent USDA-certified organic Honeycrisp apples at $1.99 per pound, Natural Grocers brand organic cheese shreds and slices at $2.99 each with a limit of three, bacon and bacon alternatives at $2.99 per package with a limit of three excluding Canadian bacon, GT’s Living Foods Synergy kombuchas at $2.79 for 16 ounces and Kirk’s 3-in-1 cleansers at $8.39 for 32 ounces.
Store features expanded departments and sustainable design
With a spacious layout and upgrades throughout the store, the new Grand Junction location is designed to make shopping easier and more enjoyable. Natural Grocers upgraded the space with sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, including non-toxic building materials and 100 percent LED lighting.
The store features a more spacious selection of 100 percent USDA certified organic produce. Every piece of produce avoids cross-contamination with conventional or GMO items while within stores and is grown without synthetic pesticides or practices.
The new store includes a welcoming open space designed to educate, engage and empower customers through nutrition education classes and recipe demonstrations. The space can be reserved for group activities or guest presentations.
The location offers an expanded body care department prioritizing natural, innovative and ethical products that deliver results. With more than 5,000 SKUs, Natural Grocers stocks premium-quality supplements. The updated checkout queue helps customers complete shopping experiences efficiently.
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