New Natural Grocers store to occupy former JoAnn’s Fabrics building in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Natural Grocers, a Lakewood, Colo.-based natural and organic foods retailer, is opening a new store in downtown Redmond, Ore.
The store, located at 732 SW 6th St. in the former JoAnn's Fabrics building, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027, with support from the City of Redmond and the Redmond Urban Renewal Agency (RURA).
The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency has approved a forgivable grant of up to $500,000 for building improvements to Natural Grocers.
This investment aligns with RURA's mission to spur private development, revitalize key commercial corridors and expand essential amenities for the community.
Natural Grocers plans to invest approximately $2 million in substantial building improvements to transform the site and support long-term operations.
Brandon Cook-Bostick, chair of the Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, expressed enthusiasm for the new development.
“We're excited to welcome Natural Grocers to Redmond's downtown community,” Cook-Bostick said. “Their investment will bring new life to a prominent commercial location while expanding access to healthy, affordable food options for residents, especially those who currently lack a walkable grocery store in the downtown area.”
Natural Grocers' planned upgrades include interior and exterior renovations, modernization to meet operational and customer service standards and the addition of energy-efficient systems.
Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing for Natural Grocers, emphasized the company's commitment to community access.
“At Natural Grocers, we believe every community deserves access to affordable organic and natural groceries, high-quality supplements and free nutrition education,” Isely said. “We're excited about the opportunity to bring those resources to Redmond. As a family-founded company, we care deeply about becoming part of the communities we serve and we appreciate the collaboration and support we've received from the city throughout this process.”
RURA has worked since 1995 to attract businesses and downtown investment, as prescribed in the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan.
The agency provides grant and loan incentives to support new and existing businesses.
In 2025, over $110,000 in Urban Renewal resources were invested in partnership with 11 small businesses, leveraging nearly $1 million of new projects.
Every $1 of public funding has catalyzed $9 of private investment in downtown Redmond, resulting in growth of the total property valuation of more than 600%.
Additional details, including construction timelines and opening dates, will be announced as the project advances.
