John Persons, Northeast Grocery Inc.’s chief operating officer, has been named by the board of directors to succeed the retiring Frank Curci as CEO of the company, effective Feb. 26. Headquartered in Schenectady, New York, NGI is the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets. “The 43 years I have spent in […]
Category: Coborn’s
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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Coborn’s Shares Executive Leadership Promotions
Coborn’s has announced several executive leadership moves that will take effect in February as the Minnesota-based grocer aims to enhance its “strategic focus on continued growth, financial health and overall success.” Emily Coborn Wright, who has a diverse background in various roles, will become SVP of growth initiatives, concentrating in the areas of liquor, pharmacy, […]
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Coborn’s Rolls Outs Logile Thermal Intelligence Solution
Coborn’s has installed Logile’s Thermal Intelligence solution in all banners across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan. A Logile customer since 2012, using its enterprise labor planning and forecasting solutions, Coborn’s sought to improve its food safety capabilities and address temperature-monitoring system limitations and challenges. Coborn’s worked with Logile to finetune the new […]
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Upper Midwest AWG Division Providing Opportunities For Growth
AWG’s Upper Midwest division opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 2022. It is comprised of two facilities – a 300,000-square-foot dry facility and a state-of-the-art, 330,000-square-foot fresh/frozen facility. Emile Breaux, SVP, chief sales and support officer for AWG, said the expansion into the new geography just made sense. “We knew that there were a number […]
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Coborn’s Taps Roberts For SVP, Center Store Merchandising
Coborn’s Inc. has appointed Kris Roberts as SVP of center store merchandising, a role she will transition into when Andy Knoblauch retires on March 1. Roberts, who will work alongside Knoblauch for six months before his retirement, will be responsible for leading the company’s strategic merchandising initiatives in grocery, dairy, frozen, health and beauty and […]
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Coborn’s To Reopen Tadych’s Marketplace In Marquette, MI
Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand reopening Oct. 5 for Tadych’s Marketplace that recently underwent a significant renovation in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1401 O’Dovero Drive, the store now features a larger product selection and new look that includes updated flooring, decor and bathrooms. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed and the front end was upgraded […]
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Coborn’s President, COO Meyer To Retire, Successor Named
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. President and COO Dave Meyer will retire, effective Dec. 31, the company has announced. David Best has been named Meyer’s successor, effective Aug. 21. He has joined the company as COO and as a member of the Coborn’s Inc. Board of Directors. Upon Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year, […]
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Coborn’s To Acquire Sullivan’s Foods In Illinois
Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Sullivan’s Foods grocery stores and other business units in northern and central Illinois, the company’s first expansion into the state. The stores are operated by the Sullivan family under the Sullivan’s Foods banner. About 800 people work in the organization, which is comprised of 11 […]