Lakewood-based Natural Grocers has announced the closure of its Tucson store located at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Kolb Road, effective Dec. 11. Store-wide closing sales will begin on Dec. 3.
The Tucson – Broadway and Kolb store is one of 12 Natural Grocers locations in Arizona and one of four in the Tucson area. Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers co-president, said, “With the pending expiration of the lease for this location, we made the strategic decision to close the Broadway and Kolb store to enhance operating efficiencies and store performance across the Tucson market.” Isely cited “operational challenges impacting performance, saturation in the Tucson area and capital improvements required for this location in the near future” as factors in the decision. He added, “We are grateful for the loyalty and support of our customers in this area over the years.”
The company will support affected employees by identifying potential transfer opportunities or providing a transition package, which includes severance and health benefits.
Following the closure of the Broadway and Kolb store, customers can visit nearby Natural Grocers locations at: Tucson – River Road, Tucson – Broadway and Country Club, and Tucson – Oracle and Orange Grove.
