Missouri's first Natural Grocers opens in former Ethan Allen showroom
29.09.11
In the nearby, Columbia's organic needs have been met by larger grocery stores and the locally owned Clovers Ordinary Market. The market opened in 1965 and is celebrating its 46th anniversary this weekend. It offers integral produce, supplements and vitamins, gluten- and sugar-loosen products and gourmet and specialty products.
Clovers has locations on Chapel Plaza Court off Forum Boulevard and East Broadway and is planning to dilate the Broadway store.
"I think our customers are loyal and discerning," said Patty Clover, co-owner of Clovers. "They (Proper Grocers) will take some market from all of us."
Natural Grocers bought and renovated the 13,540 straightforward-foot vacant building that sits in a prominent tracking down on Stadium Boulevard.
“I saw this was under construction, and I’ve been watching it,” patron Keith Bridwell said. “I used to look for at them in Colorado.”
Thirty minutes after opening Tuesday morning, the parking lot was full. Most of the customers were moms with children.
Source: Columbia Missourian