Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is planning to close its downtown Salt Lake City store by March 31, 2022.
The company said in a statement that the decision to close the store was made after careful consideration of that store's operating performance and reflects the company's commitment to enhancing operating efficiencies across its store base.
Natural Grocers will continue to provide its organic and natural grocery offerings to customers through its Sugar House store in Salt Lake City, located about three miles from the store that is closing. The company believes its Sugar House store will be in a strong position to effectively serve the Salt Lake City market.
A store closing sale will begin on February 14, with 25 percent discounts off all products.
Closing the Salt Lake City store marks Natural Grocers' first store closure in Utah, and, according to the company, there are no plans to close any additional stores.
The downtown location currently employs 20 Natural Grocers good4u crew members. Natural Grocers will work closely with each crew member to assist them through the closing process, and expects to transfer some employees to other stores in Utah.
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