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Natural Grocers® Announces Closure of Austin, Texas - Arbor Walk Store on Oct. 2, 2025

1. Natural Grocers to close Austin Arbor Walk store by October 2025. 2. Storewide closing sales start with 25% off all items. 3. Closure follows failed lease negotiations; other locations remain open. 4. Company focuses on strengthening presence in the Austin area. 5. Support provided for affected employees during transition.

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Why Neutral?

While the closure indicates operational challenges, it doesn't directly forecast significant long-term decline. Previous store closures by retailers have shown mixed effects on stock performance.

How important is it?

The closure could signal operational modernization but may also highlight risks in lease negotiations, affecting investor perceptions. However, other successful locations mitigate broader negative implications.

Why Short Term?

The immediate effects may reflect in sales trends but are not expected to affect long-term market position. Historical closures at other retailers led to a temporary dip followed by recovery.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® will close its Austin – Arbor Walk location, at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway, on Oct. 2, 2025. Storewide closing sales will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with 25% off all items, including body care and beauty products, dairy, meat, produce, supplements and more. All sales will be final. The Arbor Walk store has served customers since 2010 as the company's second Austin location. It is one of four Natural Grocers stores in the Austin region and one of 25 across Texas. The closure follows unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations, but all other Austin-area and Texas locations remain open to serve customers. "Austin has always held a special place in our story," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers' co-president. "From the day we opened our first Austin-area store in 2009, we have felt embraced by a community that values health, individuality and creativity—values that resonate deeply with who we are as a company. While we are disappointed to close our Arbor Walk location due to an unresolved lease renewal, this decision allows us to focus on strengthening our presence across the Austin area and beyond. We remain deeply committed to serving our customers here and are grateful for the support this store has received over the past 15 years." The Company is working closely with each of its valued good4uSM Crew members through the closure to support them during the transition. This includes identifying potential transfer opportunities at nearby stores or offering a transition package, including severance and continuation of health benefits. SHOPPING OPTIONS NEARBY Following Arbor Walk store's closure, customers can visit one of Natural Grocers' nearby locations: Austin Area – Cedar Park Austin Area – Georgetown Austin Area – North Lamar Blvd Temple Waco Learn more about Natural Grocers at www.naturalgrocers.com. Please direct media inquiries to [email protected]. ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGEFounded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its Five Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2024, the Company invested more than $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.  SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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