NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE, INC

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. engages in the retail of natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements. The company is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado and currently employs 3,455 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2012-07-25. Its stores offer a comprehensive selection of natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements in a smaller-store format that aims to provide a convenient, clean and easily shopped environment for its customers. The company offers a variety of products associated with special diets, such as gluten-free, vegetarian and non-dairy. Its grocery products include organic produce; Natural Grocers brand products; dry, frozen and canned groceries; meats and seafood; dairy products, dairy substitutes and eggs; prepared food; bread and baked goods; beverages, and beer, wine and hard cider. Its dietary supplement department primarily sells name-brand supplements, as well as a line of Natural Grocers brand private-label dietary supplements. The company also offers body care, pet care, household and general merchandise and books. The company has over 169 stores in 21 states.