Natural Grocers to Close Austin - Arbor Walk Location on Oct. 2, 2025
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Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 9:09 am ET1min read
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The Arbor Walk store is one of four Natural Grocers locations in the Austin region and one of 25 across Texas. The company has stated that all other Austin-area and Texas locations will remain operational. The closure represents a minimal impact on NGVC's operations, with 24 remaining Texas locations.
Natural Grocers will initiate a storewide closing sale starting September 2, offering 25% off all items. The company is supporting affected employees through transfer opportunities to nearby stores or transition packages including severance and continued health benefits.
From an operational perspective, the single location closure represents approximately 4% of NGVC's Texas footprint and an even smaller percentage of their national store count. The company's explicit statement about "strengthening presence across Austin" indicates this is a tactical real estate decision rather than a sign of market withdrawal or financial distress.
Natural Grocers has been committed to its Five Founding Principles, including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew," and has invested over $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew in fiscal year 2024.
Customers affected by the closure can visit nearby locations such as Cedar Park, Georgetown, North Lamar Blvd, Temple, or Waco. Natural Grocers also encourages customers to shop online through their website.
References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NGVC/natural-grocers-announces-closure-of-austin-texas-arbor-walk-store-7zc9ek3tftq1.html
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/natural-grocers-announces-closure-of-austin-texas--arbor-walk-store-on-oct-2-2025-302533333.html
Natural Grocers will close its Austin - Arbor Walk location on Oct. 2, 2025, due to unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations. The store has served customers since 2010 and is one of four Natural Grocers stores in the Austin region. All other Austin-area and Texas locations remain open. The company is working with valued Crew members through the closure, offering transfer opportunities and transition packages. Customers can visit nearby locations or shop online.
Natural Grocers (NYSE: NGVC) has announced the closure of its Austin Arbor Walk store, effective October 2, 2025. The store, which has been serving customers since 2010, will be shut down following unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations. The closure is part of the company's strategic real estate decisions rather than a broader contraction strategy.The Arbor Walk store is one of four Natural Grocers locations in the Austin region and one of 25 across Texas. The company has stated that all other Austin-area and Texas locations will remain operational. The closure represents a minimal impact on NGVC's operations, with 24 remaining Texas locations.
Natural Grocers will initiate a storewide closing sale starting September 2, offering 25% off all items. The company is supporting affected employees through transfer opportunities to nearby stores or transition packages including severance and continued health benefits.
From an operational perspective, the single location closure represents approximately 4% of NGVC's Texas footprint and an even smaller percentage of their national store count. The company's explicit statement about "strengthening presence across Austin" indicates this is a tactical real estate decision rather than a sign of market withdrawal or financial distress.
Natural Grocers has been committed to its Five Founding Principles, including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew," and has invested over $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew in fiscal year 2024.
Customers affected by the closure can visit nearby locations such as Cedar Park, Georgetown, North Lamar Blvd, Temple, or Waco. Natural Grocers also encourages customers to shop online through their website.
References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NGVC/natural-grocers-announces-closure-of-austin-texas-arbor-walk-store-7zc9ek3tftq1.html
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/natural-grocers-announces-closure-of-austin-texas--arbor-walk-store-on-oct-2-2025-302533333.html
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