Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC)

Overall impact
C (42)

Commentary

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 42.0 for overall impact (26th percentile compared to all companies), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks 40th out of 62 industry peers, behind Brazilian Distribution, iFresh, QKL Stores and 36 others, and ahead of Ingles Markets, Village Super Market, Weis Markets and 19 others. On top material causes for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's industry (Food & Beverage Retail), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage performs poorly in Racial Justice and Civil Rights (33.5 score), Child and Maternal Health (30.3), No Poverty (29.3) and 6 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Employees
3,455
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Sub-industry
Food Retail
SASB industry
Food Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Co, United States
Share classes
NGVC
Description
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; private label repackaged bulk products, including dried fruits, nuts, grains, granolas, teas, herbs, and spices, as well as peanut and almond butters. Private label products comprise grocery staples, household products, bulk foods, and vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as organic eggs, organic flavored coffee, and organic mustard. The stores also provide dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Additionally, its stores offer name-brand supplements, as well as private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, based on its industry sub-industry Food Retail. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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