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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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A Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Company

www.naturalgrocers.com
Location
Lakewood, CO
Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Revenue
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Industry
Retail
Founded
1955

Pioneer of the Natural Foods Revolution

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has been transforming how Americans access affordable, high-quality natural and organic products since 1955. As a publicly-traded company operating 147 stores across 19 states, Natural Grocers combines accessible pricing with free nutrition education to empower communities and create sustainable impact on health and the environment.

Mission Driven Work Environment

With 1,001-5,000 team members, Natural Grocers operates on five founding principles that guide every decision: nutrition education, quality commitment, everyday affordable pricing, community support, and employee empowerment. The "good4u crew" works in an environment where personal wellness values align directly with professional purpose.

Comprehensive Career Experience

  • Access to over 30,000 carefully curated natural and organic groceries, supplements, body care, and household products
  • Free science-based nutrition education and personalized counseling opportunities
  • Educational cooking demonstrations led by knowledgeable team members
  • Career growth across retail operations, nutrition education, corporate functions, and distribution centers
  • Work culture centered on regenerative and sustainable business practices
  • Meaningful roles that contribute to community health and environmental stewardship

Industry Leadership and Growth

Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado with distribution operations in Golden, Natural Grocers maintains industry-leading standards that never compromise on integrity. The company generates $500 million to $1 billion in annual revenue while staying true to its commitment to making natural foods accessible and affordable for everyone.

Join the Green Industry Revolution

Career opportunities span multiple states with continued expansion throughout the natural foods sector. Whether you're passionate about nutrition education, retail excellence, supply chain innovation, or corporate strategy, Natural Grocers offers stability and growth potential in a rapidly expanding industry. Employees contribute daily to positive environmental change while building meaningful careers where community wellness and personal growth thrive together.

Mission

Natural Grocers has been the leader in the natural foods movement since 1955. The decisions we make are based on intent and integrity. From the beginning we established a foundation we refer to as our Five Founding Principles:

  1. We are dedicated to providing Nutrition Education
  2. We are committed to Quality
  3. We are committed to Every Day Affordable Pricing
  4. We are committed to our Community
  5. We are committed to our Employees

Frequently Asked Questions

Natural Grocers operates 147 stores across 19 states, with headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado and a distribution center in Golden, Colorado, providing continued expansion opportunities for career growth.

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