Natural Grocers, the Lakewood family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has introduced six new varieties of heat-and-serve soups to its house brand. This expansion caters to soup enthusiasts as winter approaches. The new soups are Certified Organic, Non-GMO, and made with entirely plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free ingredients. Each soup is packaged in BPA-free pouches designed…more
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…more
Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) has unveiled its first-ever Noodles Merch Store ahead of the holiday shopping season. The store features exclusive Noodles merchandise, including a winter-themed sweater, a branded holiday onesie, and matching bandanas for pets. Available through Dec. 31 while supplies last, the Noodles Merch Store offers a selection of winter essentials, including…more
The board of directors of Broomfield-based Noodles & Co.(NASDAQ: NDLS) granted an equity award to Steve Kennedy as an inducement award outside of the company’s 2023 stock incentive plan. This grant was material to Kennedy’s acceptance of employment with the company. The equity award, which was approved by the board, complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule…more
Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) is introducing a new lineup of specialty Mac & Cheese dishes in select markets, including Colorado, Ohio and Illinois. These dishes aim to bring fresh flavors and elevate the chain’s popular menu item known for delivering “Uncommon Goodness.” The new offerings include Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese, Garlic Bacon…more
Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) has appointed Richard Hallé as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hallé will succeed Todd Dissinger, who is set to retire on Dec. 31, 2024. Hallé has been a member of Natural Grocers’ board of directors and audit committee since 2012. Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers’…more
Golden-based Holidaily Brewing Co., a women-owned gluten-free brewery, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Start Engine. The initiative aims to support growth and expansion as demand for gluten-free products rises. Recently, the brewery received recognition from the US Chamber of Commerce as a Top 100 Small Business and won a gold medal at the…more
Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) has named Stephen Kennedy as its new executive vice president of marketing, effective Nov. 18. He will lead the company’s brand strategy and customer growth initiatives. “Stephen is a transformational marketing leader with over two decades of experience driving growth for iconic brands,” said Drew Madsen, CEO at Broomfield-based Noodles…more
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIM) has acquired the Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard locations in Broomfield and Northglenn from a franchisee. The two restaurants were closed for two days for the installation of new digital menu boards at the walk-up window, installation of the brand’s next-generation point-of-sale system and retraining of all the…more
Holidaily Brewing Co., a female-owned gluten-free brewery based in Golden, is broadening its reach into the Pacific Northwest with its products now available in nearly 200 Safeway locations across Washington state. To celebrate this expansion, Holidaily is partnering with members of the 1991 Washington Husky National Championship football team, including brothers Jay Barry and Damon…more
Smoothie King, the Dallas-based smoothie brand, is expanding its presence in Colorado with two new store openings and six future store commitments including stores in Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. This move comes after the brand opened five new locations in Colorado in 2023. The first of the two new franchise-owned stores opened earlier this fall…more
Molson Coors has officially unveiled its upgraded brewery in Golden, following a multi-million-dollar renovation that transforms it into a more efficient facility. The overhaul replaces everything between the brew house and the packaging line. The renovation, known as the G150 project, aims to drastically reduce water, CO2 and energy usage at the facility. CEO Gavin…more