Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) is a specialty retailer focused on natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements, and health-oriented products. Its stores offer fresh produce, meat and seafood, dairy, bulk foods, packaged groceries, vitamins and supplements, personal care items, and household products. The company emphasizes products that meet its quality standards, including restrictions on artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and genetically modified ingredients in many categories.
Founded in 1955 by Margaret and Philip Isely, Natural Grocers began as a small health-food store in Colorado and has grown into a regional supermarket chain. In addition to retail sales, the company provides educational resources related to nutrition, health, and healthy lifestyles, including in-store classes and product information.
Natural Grocers serves customers through stores concentrated in the western and central United States, including Colorado, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and other states. The business remains associated with the Isely family, with family members involved in its executive leadership and long-term direction.
