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Margaret Isely (August 13, 1921 – July 23, 1997) was an American businesswoman, organic food activist, nutritionist, political activist and peace activist. She is best known for founding the health food chain Natural Grocers in 1955 along with her husband Philip Isely.
Margaret and Philip Isely, struggling, idealistic young parents, started Natural Grocers with $200 and a dream—a dream that everyone should be able to afford a healthy and active lifestyle. The inspiration for this dream came from their life experiences.
In the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, a waitress named Margaret Isely falls ill after giving birth to her second child. She develops a chronic infection and feels sluggish for months.
The business was founded in 1955 as a door-to-door sales operation by Margaret and Philip Isely. They opened the first Vitamin Cottage store in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963. After Margaret Isely's death in 1997, the Iselys' children took over the business the following year.
In 1955 our parents, Margaret and Philip Isely, started something amazing—Natural Grocers®. Natural Grocers grew organically from their visionary beliefs and has been nurtured by our (Margaret and Philip’s children’s and grandchildren’s) dedication to the same ideals and values.
Letter From The Iselys - Anniversary. The warmest smile, the reddest lipstick, and the best birthday celebrations— these are just a few of the things you could count on about Margaret Isely.
Aug 12, 2022 · Yet that’s when Margaret and Philip Isely founded Natural Grocers, knowing from first-hand experience that nutritional empowerment and healthy eating were critical to a vibrant, healthy...
May 16, 2023 · Margaret Isely, co-founder of Natural Grocers, and her son, Kemper Isely in 1962, in front of the first store front on West Colfax Avenue in Lakewood, CO. Originally printed in the December 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Aug 12, 2021 · Lakewood, CO— Natural Grocers has announced a three-day celebration from Thursday, August 12 through Saturday, August 14, 2021 in honor of its 66th anniversary and what would be co-founder Margaret Isely’s 100th birthday.
Nov 6, 2020 · Launched by trailblazers Margaret and Philip Isely — who started by going door to door to offer nutrition education, healthy food and supplements — the Lakewood, Colo.-based company now boasts...
