Sponsored content With a shared passion for supporting independent grocers and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders, Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of the National Grocers Association, and Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Coborn’s, a 135+ location Midwest chain, discuss Host’s unconventional path into the grocery industry, key lessons he’s learned […]
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Coborn’s, a regional grocery and convenience store chain, has been serving customers since 1921 when it was founded by Chester Coborn in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Known for its commitment to quality, convenience, and community engagement, the brand has become a trusted name in the Midwest.
Operating multiple locations primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, Coborn’s offers a diverse range of grocery products, fresh produce, meats, and bakery items. As of 2023, the chain continues to expand, providing customers with a convenient shopping experience and a wide selection of goods.
What distinguishes Coborn’s is its emphasis on customer service, quality products, and community involvement. The chain is dedicated to meeting customer needs while fostering a positive impact on the communities it serves. Their commitment to quality, along with its local engagement and varied product offerings, has made it a favored choice for shoppers in the Midwest.
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Midwest Grocery: How Rural Nuance Allows Regional Independents To Thrive
by Diana Leza Sheehan While many factors help to shape the state of grocery retailing in the Midwest, geography plays a critical role in how retailers have evolved and thrived over time. National chains such as Walmart, Kroger and Aldi continue to hold a significant share in the market, yet the region features many small […]
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Cash Wise Foods Reopening In Jamestown, ND
Coborn’s Inc., the parent company of Cash Wise Foods, has scheduled the grand reopening of the Jamestown Cash Wise shopping campus, located at 410 10th St. SE in Jamestown, North Dakota, for Sept. 25. The grocer recently completed enhancements to the store, including a larger product selection and a focus on freshness and convenience. “We’re […]
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Coborn’s Plans For New Grocery, Liquor Site In Plymouth, MN
Coborn’s Inc. will build a prototype grocery and liquor store as part of “The Boulevard,” a new development in Plymouth, Minnesota. The project, in partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties, marks Coborn’s debut in the Plymouth market. Located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road, the 75-acre planned unit development will feature upward of […]
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Coborn’s Grocery, Liquor Stores Introduce New Website, App
Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores have introduced an improved website and mobile app, powered by Instacart. The new platforms deliver an updated and modernized e-commerce experience to meet and exceed guests’ online shopping expectations at a time when online grocery shopping continues to grow in popularity. The new platforms feature advanced search capabilities and improved […]
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How Grocers Can Lead On Nutrition
Nutrition is a space that grocers can own, by knowing how to guide consumers toward food solutions for any health need. A recent webinar hosted by the National Grocers Association and the NGA Foundation explained what “food as medicine” means and explored what grocery retailers need to know to be an active part of the […]
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Celebration Nears For Coborn’s New-Look Shopping Campus
Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand opening June 19 for a shopping center in Otsego, Minnesota, that is anchored by a Coborn’s Marketplace that features expanded grocery and liquor stores, as well as the addition of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Ace Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus. The expansion, which was announced in January, includes an additional […]
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Coborn’s, Picadeli Begin Salad Bar Pilot Program
Coborn’s has partnered with Swedish salad company Picadeli to add high-tech salad bars to two Minnesota locations: at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids and at Cash Wise Foods in Waite Park. The new salad bars are part of a pilot program in the region, which is expected to expand to 13 additional stores later this year. Unlike […]