Natural Grocers has announced that it will close its Downtown Denver store located at the corner of Colfax and Washington on Oct. 31.
The decision to close the store comes after addressing ongoing operating challenges, including retail theft and safety issues. “We have been actively working to address the theft and safety issues impacting our store at Colfax and Washington for some time,” said Kemper Isely, co-president of Natural Grocers. “Despite our investment in security and loss prevention strategies over the years, these factors have continued to challenge our ability to operate our store safely and sustainably, and we have made the difficult decision to close our doors at this location.”
Isely added, “This was not an easy decision. We are grateful to our crew members who have worked to provide world-class customer service in challenging circumstances and will partner with them to identify other opportunities at Natural Grocers.”
Natural Grocers is working with affected crew members to help them find transfer opportunities to other locations. For those unable to transfer, a transition package including severance pay and health benefits will be offered.
After the Colfax and Washington location closes, customers can shop at the following nearby Natural Grocers locations:
- Denver – Leetsdale & Alameda
- Denver – RiNo – 38th & Brighton
- Denver – Design District – Alameda & Broadway
- Denver – Central Park
- Denver – Tennyson & 38th
- Denver – Colorado & Evans
Store-wide closing sales will begin Oct. 4, offering 10% off everything at the 1433 Washington St. location. All sales will be final.
Founded in 1955, Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is a retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements.