Retail (Food/Non-Durable)

Natural Grocers plans to open a new store in Brownsville, Texas, in 2025 and is inviting community members to attend a Meet & Greet and a two-day Hiring Event. The events will be held from Oct. 22-24, 2024, at the Courtyard Brownsville hotel. The Meet & Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4:00…more

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…more

In-N-Out Burger opened two new locations in Colorado on Sept. 5, in Arvada and Parker. The Arvada restaurant is located at 7494 W. 52nd Ave., and the Parker restaurant is situated at 9558 Twenty Mile Rd. Pat Campbell will manage the Arvada location, bringing 26 years of experience, while Stephanie Swartz will manage the Parker…more

Natural Grocers has announced a partnership with Rodale Institute, a nonprofit focused on regenerative organic agriculture through research and farmer education. The new initiative launches with a fundraising campaign at all 169 Natural Grocers locations in honor of Organic Month, aiming to raise $100,000 by Sept. 30, 2024. Customers can contribute to Rodale Institute’s Farmer…more

Holidaily Brewing, a Golden-based gluten-free brewery, has announced a strategic expansion throughout Texas. Founded and majority owned by Karen Hertz, Holidaily is recognized as the only certified women-owned brewery in the country. “Holidaily wasn’t born in Texas but we got here as fast as we could,” said Hertz. “Both personally and professionally, our expansion into…more

Natural Grocers, a Lakewood-based, family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, plans to open a new store in Waco, Texas, this winter at 601 N. Valley Mills Dr. The company invites local residents to a Meet & Greet event on Sept. 10 and a two-day hiring event on Sept. 11–12, 2024. The events will take place…more

Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening its first store in Arvada on August 6. The store is located at 7630 W 80th Ave., at the intersection of 80th and Wadsworth Blvd. To celebrate the grand opening, the coffee chain will offer customers free 16-ounce drinks throughout the day, along with various promotions scheduled for the…more

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has announced the impending retirement of its CFO Todd Dissinger. Set to leave his post on Dec. 31, 2024, Dissinger will continue to serve in his current role until a successor is appointed. The company has committed to a thorough search for Dissinger’s replacement and will engage the services…more

Noodles & Company has named Scott Davis as its new chief concept officer, effective June 19. Prior to this, Davis was integral to the brand transformation of Panera Bread, from a local St. Louis company to a national brand and the birth of the fast-casual bowl-based concept, CoreLife Eatery. Davis’ tenure at Panera Bread saw…more

Noodles & Company, a fast-casual chain based in Broomfield, announced the appointment of Britain Peakes to its board of directors. Peakes is joining the board as part of a support agreement between Noodles & Co. and Hoak Public Equities. Hoak, which owns approximately 9.48% of the company’s outstanding shares, has agreed to customary standstill, voting,…more

Good Times Drive Thru Inc., a subsidiary of Golden-based Good Times Restaurants Inc., has secured its acquisition of the Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard venue in Parker, Colo., from a franchisee, according to a company announcement. The deal was finalized on May 22. The restaurant’s parking lot has undergone resurfacing and restriping. Over the…more