Natural Grocers will close its Arbor Walk location in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 30, 2025, following unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations. The store, located at 10515 N. MoPac Expy., has been in operation since 2010 and is one of four Natural Grocers stores in the Austin area. Storewide closing sales will begin on Sept. 2, offering…more
Noodles & Co. (Nasdaq: NDLS) reported plans to close 28 to 32 underperforming company-owned restaurants by the end of this year, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve profitability. The move was revealed in the Broomfield company’s second quarter financial results released Wednesday. While system-wide comparable restaurant sales rose 1.5%, the…more
Eleven Jefferson County-based companies have earned national recognition on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The companies were recognized for their impressive revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. This year, a total of 117 Colorado companies made the list, highlighting the state’s resilience…more
A restaurant building in Westminster, Colorado, is now on the market with an asking price of $3.5 million. The property, located at 8471 Church Ranch Blvd, is currently occupied by Contigo Taqueria, though the sales flyer for the spot suggests it may soon be vacant. The building, which spans 3,817 square feet, was constructed in…more
Noodles & Co. has promoted Joseph D. Christina to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective Aug. 31, 2025. Christina, the current president and chief operating officer, will succeed Drew Madsen, who is stepping down from the CEO position due to personal medical reasons but will continue to serve on the Board of…more
Students began moving into the expanded and renovated Village at Mines Park on Aug. 1, 2025. The Colorado School of Mines has more than doubled its on-campus housing capacity for graduate and upper-division undergraduate students with the opening of this $151 million project, which increases the bed count from 495 to 1,058. Located off 19th…more
Natural Grocers has introduced a new line of Organic Wellness Shots, available in six functional flavors. These 2-ounce shots aim to support wellness goals by providing energy and aiding immune and digestive health. Developed in partnership with a women- and minority-owned manufacturer, the wellness shots are sustainably packaged in recyclable glass, making them an eco-friendly…more
Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) plans to open a new store in Ruidoso, N.M., this fall, which will be its seventh location in the state. The store will be situated within the 70 West Plaza Shopping Center. Community members are invited to learn about hiring opportunities and the company’s background at…more
The property that was formerly home to the Youtopia restaurant in Littleton, Colorado, has been put on the market for $3 million. The building, which is currently vacant, is located at 12634 W Indore Place. The restaurant’s phone number has been disconnected. The 5,093 square-foot retail space sits on a 0.9-acre lot and includes 57…more
Holidaily Brewing Co. has released its Fruited Blonde Variety Pack, inspired by its popular Favorite Blonde Ale. This new pack features three flavors: Wild Tangerine, Sweet Melon and Citrusy Passion Fruit. The variety pack aims to appeal to craft beer enthusiasts and gluten-free consumers looking for refreshing options, the company said. “We took Favorite Blonde…more
A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during…more
Natural Grocers, the family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has reported expanded product standards for household cleaning products. The updates are aimed at enhancing ingredient transparency and aligning with the latest research on human and environmental health. Natural Grocers first introduced household cleaning standards in 2016, offering alternatives to conventional products. The new standards take…more