Natural Grocers has announced new and updated company-wide policies as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the communities which it serves and its good4uSM Crew. The updated guidelines include additional COVID-19 related health insurance and healthcare benefits for the good4u Crew, updated store hours, and a second special shopping hour dedicated to vulnerable populations.

At Natural Grocers, America's Organic Headquarters®, Earth Day is about every day practices that help achieve a sustainable future for all. As a leader in retail sustainability, Natural Grocers has long instituted innovative sustainable and regenerative standards and continuously evaluates policies, guidelines and the products carried in its stores based on how they impact the planet.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) today announced that the Company will release its second quarter fiscal year 2020 financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Following the release via the wire services, the Company will host a conference call with financial analysts and investors at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). To participate in the conference call, dial 1-888-347-6606 (U.S.); 1-855-669-9657 (Canada); or 1-412-902-4289 (International). The conference ID is "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage." Please dial in at least five minutes before the start of the conference call.

In celebration of Texas Independence Day on March 2, Natural Grocers, one of America's leading organic and natural grocery stores, will be offering a 10-percent-off discount on all customers' purchases*, a free Texas-themed small reusable bag containing a Natural Grocers Brand chocolate bar and an Epic brand breakfast bar for the first 100 customers, and a free Texas-themed phone grip ($10 retail value) for the first 500 customers with any purchase** at all Natural Grocers stores located in Texas.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and an unprecedented time in which grocery stores are more essential to the wellbeing of their communities than ever before, Natural Grocers is taking a number of steps to thank its good4u Crew for providing essential support to the communities in which it operates.

Natural Grocers, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, serving customers since 1955, will open its 41st Colorado market on Wednesday, May 20. The store, located at 18741 Green Valley Ranch Blvd, Denver, CO, is in a district that has been working to bring more fresh produce and grocery choices to the area for years. It will kick off opening day from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., with an hour exclusively reserved for seniors (ages 60 and older), pregnant women, and individuals with underlying medical conditions. All are invited to shop starting at 9:00 a.m., per current COVID-19 guidelines.

In a letter from the Isely family, Natural Grocers announced that effective immediately all 157 Natural Grocers stores will be closing at 7:35 p.m. so that good4u Crews can restock and thoroughly clean their stores. All stores will open at their normal posted times. These new closing hours will remain in effect until further notice.

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With a nearly 25% increase in the number of heart attacks on the Monday following Daylight Saving Time compared to the rest of the Mondays throughout the year1, Natural Grocers is on a mission to create a healthier America by ending Daylight Saving Time. On March 7, join Natural Grocers, America's Nutrition Education ExpertSM, in supporting heart health by signing the petition to end Daylight Saving Time.

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2020 to all stockholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2020.

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Natural Grocers has announced the company extended its $2 per hour hero pay increase for its good4u Crew—heroes in aprons and face masks!—through May 31, 2020. Previously, the natural and organic grocery store announced the $2 per hour pay increase would be in effect from March 23 until May 3 for hourly store, bulk repack production and warehouse Crew, with $1 of the increase being permanent and $1 being temporary. With this new announcement, $1 per hour worked will be paid as a temporary bonus through May 31 and the other $1 per hour will continue to be a permanent raise. The company has also provided two discretionary bonuses to store Crew and one to bulk manufacturing Crew. Additionally, all breaks times have been permanently increased to 15 minutes.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) today announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 2020 ended March 31, 2020 and revised its outlook for fiscal 2020.

Natural Grocers has announced updated company-wide policies as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the communities which it serves. The updated guidelines include a $2 per hour pay increase for hourly employees, new store hours, a special shopping hour dedicated to vulnerable populations, and an updated return policy.

Philanthropic efforts in the Denver metro extend beyond Covid-19 relief. From mask donations to college scholarships and Earth Day celebrations, here's what's happening.

Over the past few days, so many of you have been in our stores stocking up on all the essential things you need to keep your families healthy.

Natural Grocers has announced company-wide hiring activity for temporary stocking and cleaning positions at all 157 stores across 20 states. These new positions will work alongside the Natural Grocers good4u Crew in keeping shelves stocked with household essentials, supplements and healthy foods, and regularly cleaning the most frequently touched surfaces in the stores, including check-out lanes, payment terminals, conveyor belts and cleaning shelves when restocking.