Natural Grocers hosted their remodel celebration September 12th at its Cherry Knolls store, located at 6774 S. University Boulevard in Centennial, Colorado. Originally opened in 2010, the store has been refreshed with a brighter, more open atmosphere and a contemporary layout designed to create a faster checkout experience. The remodel also incorporates sustainable features and energy-saving innovations, including non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting.
Festivities began at 8:15 A.M. with employees presenting a $2,500 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager. Doors opened at 8:27 A.M., kicking off a day of giveaways, sweepstakes, sales, and free samples. Shoppers enjoyed discounts of up to 50% off select items throughout the store, with additional promotions in the 100% organic produce department running through October 31st.
“Our good4u Crew has had the pleasure of serving Centennial and its surrounding communities for almost 15 years at this location,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing for Natural Grocers prior to the launch. “We look forward to celebrating this remodel with ‘old friends’ who have shopped with us since the beginning, as well as welcoming new customers to the Natural Grocers family in a fun, festive atmosphere.”
Grand reopening highlights included:
The remodeled store now includes a space for Nutrition Education classes, recipe demonstrations, and group activities or guest presentations.
Natural Grocers has partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies for more than a decade through its “Bring Your Own Bag” program. Each time customers bring their own bag, the company donates five cents per trip to the food bank, which provides food and essentials across Colorado and Wyoming. To date, these efforts, along with food donations, have helped provide more than 3 million meals to people experiencing food insecurity.
“Right now, one in eight people in the communities we serve lives with food insecurity – that includes one in seven children,” said Erin Pulling, president and CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies. “With federal support significantly decreasing in the past year and the needs of our neighbors increasing due to reduced or lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits caused by programmatic changes, we are relying on the generosity of our community more than ever. That’s why we’re incredibly grateful for partners like Natural Grocers who are helping us ignite the power of community.”
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