In late January, Aberdeen, South Dakota-based Kesslerâs Food and Liquor introduced co-branded Freshop Chef Kit meal kits in its store, using Facebook to announce the new offering. The Facebook post was âlikedâ more than 850 likes and shared more than 600 times, and all six meal kit varieties stocked at Kesslerâsâ120 kits in totalâsold out within […]
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 Launches Meal Kit Line Across Three Banners
Coborn’s Inc. has entered the growing meal kit market with a new line of “To the Table” meal kits now available at Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods grocery stores. From package to plate, these meals can be cooked in less than 15 minutes using cooking oil and the fresh, pre-cut ingredients provided in the […]
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Pizza Inn Could Be Coming To C-Stores Soon With New Concept
After almost 60 years in business, Pizza Inn is introducing a new prototype for a non-traditional licensing model called Pizza Inn Express, or PIE for short, that will give customers âa fast, seamless experience when picking up their favorite hot pizza.â Geared toward convenience stores, but also an airport or entertainment venue option, the licensing deal for PIE will […]
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Cobornâs, Kowalskiâs Join Healthy Savings Program
Cobornâs, Cash Wise, Marketplace Foods and Kowalskiâs Markets are partnering with Healthy Savings at 51 Minnesota locations to offer healthier foods at an affordable price. Healthy Savings, a program sponsored by health plans, government entities and employers, provides members with savings of more than $50 each week on foods qualifying in the top 1/3 of […]
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CobornsDelivers Adds Lunches To Its Fall Meal Kit Lineup
As consumer interest in meal kits continues to grow, Cobornâs online service, CobornsDelivers, has launched its fall meal kit menu. To meet familiesâ need for âhealthy, adventurous, homemade mealsâ during the back-to-school season, the company has launched not only seven dinner meal kits but also, for the first time, nine school lunch kit choices. All […]
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Insights: Cobornâs Succeeds As E-Commerce Differentiator
How can an independent grocer succeed in an increasingly crowded e-commerce market? For St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Cobornâs, the winning formula includes boosting its e-commerce investment, differentiating from competitors, training delivery drivers to engage consumers and even making friends with customersâ dogs. Recent National Grocers Association (NGA) research underscored the importance of boosting e-commerce strategies. The […]
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MGA Recognizes Six Minnesota Companies For Efforts To Fight Hunger
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) has revealed the Silver Plate Award winners of its 2016 Bag Hunger Campaign contest. The contest is part of a state-wide campaign coordinated annually by the MGA that engages Minnesotans in the fight to bag hunger in their neighborhoods. The 2016 Bag Hunger Campaign donated $15,000 to Second Harvest Heartland with an […]
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Cobornâs Completes ‘Next-Generation’ Store Remodel In Sartell, Minnesota
Cobornâs Inc. has completed a major remodel of its Cobornâs Superstore in Sartell, Minnesota. The store, located in the Pine Cone Road Market Place, has remained open over the last several months as it underwent renovations to introduce the companyâs ânext-generationâ store formatâthe first of its kind in the companyâs home market. The remodeled store […]