LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers^®, the nation's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is hosting an in-person hiring event for a variety of positions ahead of the opening of its new Appleton, Wisconsin store this fall. Available opportunities include cashiers, department management and store leadership roles. The company offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

HIRING EVENT
Natural Grocers invites Appleton residents and nearby neighbors to an in-person hiring event on Aug. 25, 2026. This event offers attendees the opportunity to connect with the Natural Grocers team, learn more about the company's history and values, and explore career opportunities. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Appleton.

HIRING EVENT

• Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
• Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Location: Holiday Inn Appleton
• Address: 1565 N Casaloma Dr., Appleton, WI 54913
• Click here to register and schedule an interview.

Based on position and experience, Appleton, Wisconsin good4u^SM Crew members can earn $16 to $20 an hour, with the assistant store manager position offering up to $62,000 annually. Interested candidates can learn more at naturalgrocers.com/our-careers.

COMPANY CULTURE & BENEFITS
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural Grocers has cared for its good4u^SM Crew since its founding in 1955. The company now employs more than 4,000 Crew members at 174 stores, in 22 states. As part of its Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers supports employees by offering:

• Competitive pay, plus the exclusive Natural Grocers Vitamin Bucks program, which provides Crew members an extra $1 per hour worked as in-store credit.
• Birthday bonus pay equal to one day's wages, which originated from founder Margaret Isely's tradition of celebrating the birthdays of all employees by preparing lunch for them. When the company grew, her children—now executives—continued the celebration by granting each employee a full day's pay on their birthday as a thank-you.
• Store discounts and credits of up to 30 percent on Natural Grocers products, helping employees save on high-quality groceries and supplements.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; generous paid time off; and extensive free nutrition education programs.
• Premium-quality organic and natural products at Always Affordable^SM prices, including 100 percent certified organic produce, 100 percent free-range eggs and pasture-raised dairy, 100 percent non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods and humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats. Natural Grocers strives to avoid carrying products made with highly processed or problematic ingredients, including artificial and synthetic chemicals and additives.

More details about the upcoming Grand Opening celebration in Appleton will follow as the date gets closer. Applicants can apply for consideration here or by texting 'GROW' to 720-573-2153. ^[I] For hiring inquiries, please contact recruiting@naturalgrocers.com. For media requests, please contact media@naturalgrocers.com.

ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded 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 2025, the Company invested more than $16 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 174 stores in 22 states. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.

^[i] Natural Grocers respects all individuals' privacy and will not share this information. Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for its Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for terms of use. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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