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The company’s Marketplace Foods and Tadych’s Marketplace grocery stores to host fundraising efforts to support families of Veterans and First Responders

ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc., the parent company of Marketplace Foods and Tadych’s Marketplace grocery stores, has long been conscious of its responsibility to respect and acknowledge the sacrifices of Veterans and First Responders. For that reason, during September Marketplace Foods and Tadych’s Marketplace grocery stores will once again partner with the Folds of Honor Foundation, an organization that provides life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders.

“The courage displayed by these men and women, who are part of our very own communities, is awe-inspiring. Our gratitude can never fully match their sacrifice” said Dennis Host, senior vice president of marketing and communications for Coborn’s, Inc. “It’s an honor to partner with Folds of Honor for the second year in a row and contribute to the impactful work they do for the families of the heroes who have served our communities and our nation.”

Throughout September, guests can round up their order total to the nearest dollar to be donated to Folds of Honor when they shop in-store at Marketplace Foods and Tadych’s Marketplace grocery stores. Guests can also make $1, $5, and $10 monetary donations at checkout. Donations will then be distributed in the form of scholarships to local family members of fallen or wounded military or first responders through the Folds of Honor Foundation.

"Folds of Honor is proud to team up with the Coborn’s family of stores," said Folds of Honor CEO and founder, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney. "We believe the partnership will be a force multiplier to the mission and bring awareness of Folds of Honor and increase academic scholarship funding to the families of American military and first responder heroes. Together we will meet sacrifice with hope.”

Folds of Honor Foundation was founded by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot. From its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 52,000 scholarships totaling approximately $244 million. Minority recipients represent 45% of all scholarships awarded. In 2022, the organization expanded its mission to America’s first responders, including police, fire, EMTs, and paramedics.

Our impact is greater together. Helping the dependents of American heroes pursue their educational dreams is possible only with the generosity of everyday citizens. If you would like to join in supporting our nation's military and first responders families, you can become a Squadron member by visiting FoldsofHonor.org.

About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor, coffee, hardware and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S. Learn more about us at Coborn’s Inc.com.

About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States armed forces. Beginning in 2022, Folds of Honor expanded its mission to include First Responders. Its educational scholarships support private-school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12 as well as post-secondary tuition. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot, who is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. For more information visit FoldsOfHonor.org.

 

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St. Cloud, MN —Coborn’s, Inc. is thrilled to announce the construction of a new, state-of-the-art grocery and liquor store as part of an exciting new development, “The Boulevard” in Plymouth, MN. This groundbreaking project, in partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties marks Coborn’s debut in the Plymouth market, bringing a modern shopping experience to the community.

Located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road, this 75-acre planned unit development will be a dynamic hub, featuring upwards of $300 million in investment in outdoor community park and gathering spaces, residential apartments, medical offices, business park uses, and retail establishments. Coborn’s is proud to be at the heart of this vibrant new neighborhood, where community, convenience and fresh foods come together to serve the grocery and liquor needs of residents and visitors alike. The company has partnered with Rice Design and Construction Companies of Sauk Rapids, MN on the construction of the store.

The Coborn’s store will serve as a new prototype that aims to bring a fresh approach to grocery shopping, with a focus on a wide assortment of fresh produce, locally grown and made products, and meal solutions for any time of the day. Designed to be more than just a place to shop, the store will offer an immersive experience that caters to the evolving needs of today’s consumers, providing a destination for everything from everyday essentials to special occasions.

“We are excited to enter the Plymouth market and bring a totally new, unique and elevated offering to this bustling and rapidly growing community,” said David Best, President and Chief Operating Officer of Coborn’s, Inc. “Our new store will be a modern, convenient, and welcoming space that truly reflects the needs and desires of the community we will serve. We look forward to being a part of this exciting development and serving the Plymouth area.”

“We are incredibly excited to be working with Coborn’s to kick off the retail portion of the site,” said Dan Salzer, Director of Development with Scannell Properties. “Coborn’s vision for the store fits extremely well in what will be an active and vibrant development.”

Site preparation for the development is already underway, with Coborn’s aiming to open by fall 2025. This new store promises to enhance the community by providing not just a grocery and liquor store, but a destination for quality, convenience, and a superior shopping experience.

About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.

About Roers Companies:
Roers Companies is a national multifamily real estate investment firm powered by in-house development, construction, and property management. Based in Plymouth, Minn., the company’s development portfolio totals more than $3 billion in commercial real estate including multifamily and mixed-use properties.

About Scannell Properties:
Scannell Properties is a privately held real estate development and investment company that focuses on build-to-suit and speculative development of industrial, office, commercial and multifamily facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Since its inception in 1990, Scannell Properties has completed more than 850 development projects totaling 140 million square feet. For more information, visit scannellproperties.com

About Rice Companies:
Rice Companies is an integrated construction services firm that delivers comprehensive construction solutions, innovative projects, and partnerships across the Midwest United States. Rice Companies’ expertise includes architectural design, engineering, pre-construction, construction, development, and facility maintenance services. Having built 3,000+ projects in a wide range of complexities, sizes, and industries, ranging from multi-million-square foot buildings to maintenance and repair work, Rice Companies offers solutions to meet the needs of today and the possibilities of tomorrow. Rice Companies is a third generation, forward-family company committed to building lasting partnerships. Founded in 1953, the firm is headquartered in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota with locations in Mankato, MN, Glencoe, MN, Fargo, ND, Cedar Falls, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD. Partner with us at www.RiceCompanies.com

 

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New Coborn’s website and mobile app, powered by Instacart, offer a modernized site and e-comm experience with convenient pickup and delivery options, updated content and integration of MORE Rewards.

ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores are pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved website (coborns.com) and new Coborn’s 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 functionality to make grocery shopping online easier and more convenient.
“Our guests spoke, and we listened. We’re thrilled to unveil this new and exciting online shopping experience that simplifies online grocery shopping with more convenient pick-up and at-home delivery options. It really is groceries your way,” said Emily Coborn Wright, senior vice president of growth initiatives at Coborn’s, Inc. “The enhanced digital platforms are tailored to provide our guests with seamless navigation, integration of our popular MORE Rewards program, personalized features and a truly modern approach to grocery shopping online.”
The new website and mobile app will make online shopping even easier with:
  • Freshness guaranteed: Just like shopping in-store, the freshness of products for online shoppers is guaranteed.
  • Improved search functionality: Finding favorite products is easier with the best-in-class search functionality.
  • Add to cart from weekly ad: Browse the weekly ad and instantly add featured items to the cart.
  • Shop by nutrition attributes: New filter options to shop according to dietary preferences.
  • Shoppable recipes: Shop a vast recipe collection and add all the ingredients to your cart with a single click.
  • Shop with EBT: Ability to pay with EBT/SNAP benefits.
  • Ease of substitution: Proactively indicate substitution preferences for items that are running low on inventory.
  • MORE Rewards integration: Earn and redeem loyalty rewards on every online order.
  • Online prices are the same as in-store with MORE Rewards membership.
  • Free order pick-up on orders over $35.
  • Free delivery with Instacart+ membership (on orders over $35).
The new experience fully integrates MORE Rewards, allowing guests to easily shop the weekly circular, clip digital coupons and check reward balances in the Coborn’s app or at coborns.com. Guests can also explore additional content including local vendor spotlights, recipes, shop by dietary preference and more.
“As the only end-to-end omnichannel technology provider focused on grocery, Instacart empowers independent retailers like Coborn’s with cutting-edge solutions,” said Alice Luong, director, e-commerce and retail media at Instacart. “By working with grocers like Coborn’s, we’re enabling grocers to create branded experiences from discovery to fulfillment that reflect their unique catalog and offer customers convenient online shopping. We’re proud to support Coborn’s in continuing to meet and exceed evolving customer needs.”
The new Coborn’s app can be downloaded today from the App Store or Google Play. Coborn’s, Inc. will also be launching new websites and mobile apps for its other grocery and liquor banners in the near future.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.

The modern and convenient shopping campus includes expanded grocery and liquor stores plus the additions of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Ace Hardware, and Pet Supplies Plus

ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc., is excited to announce the grand opening of the new shopping campus in Otsego with the Coborn’s Marketplace grocery store as the anchor. The site includes the expansion of Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores as well as the addition of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Ace Hardware, and Pet Supplies Plus, bringing a modern and convenient one-stop shopping destination to residents in the greater Otsego area.
“Coborn’s has enjoyed being part of the Otsego community for the past few years,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “As we’ve watched and been part of the growth of the community, we’re excited about our investment in this convenient and refreshed shopping campus, offering our guests a larger assortment of fresh grocery products, friendly service, and a remarkable shopping experience – with multiple retail offerings to meet a variety of needs for Otsego residents.”
The expansion of the Coborn’s grocery and liquor store was announced in January. The existing shell of the grocery store was expanded by an additional 10,000 square feet to accommodate wider aisles and approximately 2,900 new products. This expansion also includes the addition of Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop inside the grocery store. The sandwich and soup restaurant features dine-in, pick-up, and drive-thru services, offering guests a tasty, fresh, and convenient new quick-serve meal option. The liquor store was also expanded to be able to offer a much larger assortment of beer, wine and liquor products and an in-store tasting center. Caribou Coffee is also part of the main building and features in-store and drive-through service.
In addition, Ace Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus were added to the campus, making this truly a destination for one-stop shopping. Both stores will open to the public on Wednesday, June 19, and are in the northwest corner of the property.
A grand opening will be celebrated beginning June 19 with giveaways, including free groceries to the first 50 guests, cake, an appearance by Coborn’s beloved mascot Moobell, prizes, a grill out, an ice cream truck, and more. The celebration will continue on June 20 with live music by Tim Fast and root beer floats on June 21. June 27 is Kids Day with ice cream and activities for children of all ages to enjoy. Exclusive offers and food samples will be available each day throughout the store.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.

Erbert & Gerbert’s sandwich and soup restaurant offers guests a convenient and delicious meal option.
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc. is delighted to announce the opening of Erbert & Gerbert’s at the Sartell Riverside store located at 707 1st Ave. N. The sandwich and soup restaurant offers guests convenient, fresh, and delicious food options and features dine-in, pick-up, and drive-thru services.
This Erbert & Gerbert’s is a new offering at the Sartell Riverside Coborn’s store and relocated from its previous location on Pine Cone Road next to the Holiday Stationstore.
“Erbert & Gerbert’s offers a variety of fresh and flavorful menu items including tasty sandwiches and soups, plus, delicious macaroni and cheese and chill,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “We are excited to bring these new lunch and dinner options for our guests to enjoy a hot sandwich and hearty soup from the convenience of our Sartell Riverside Coborn’s location.”
Besides satisfying meal options, this new location offers convenience. It’s one of the first to be designed with Erbert & Gerbert’s new look and layout that is clean, modern, and bright, but, most importantly, it features a convenient drive-thru. Guests also have the convenience of placing an order using the Erbert & Gerbert’s app, Erbert & Gerbert’s website, or by stopping in the Sartell Riverside Coborn’s.
“This new location represents the future of the Erbert & Gerbert’s brand focusing on Out of this World sandwiches, soups, and service,” said Jacob Kersting, Erbert & Gerbert’s Director of Marketing.
The menu features cold and hot sandwiches, soups, and kid’s meals, along with sides, drinks, and desserts. Erbert & Gerbert’s bread is baked daily, coupled with freshly cut vegetables and deli meats. The perfect choice for guests looking for a craveable, convenient, and quick food option.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 102-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Erbert & Gerbert’s
Family-founded in 1988 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop delivers Out of this World® taste that results in millions of happy customers. Grown to nearly 80 locations in 8 states across the Midwest and a rapidly expanding footprint, our business model has successfully built corporate and franchise stores focusing on traditional and non-traditional sites while always putting a high value on passion, people, and play. If you are always pushing to go from good to great and like to work hard so you can play hard, join our franchise family and visit www.erbertandgerberts.com.

The new partnership offers elevated, fresh, fast and affordable meal options with an eye on growth in the region
ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s and Swedish salad company Picadeli today announced the first two of 15 new high-tech salad bars opened at the following locations: Coborn’s Grocery Store in Sauk Rapids, MN and Cash Wise Foods Grocery Store in Waite Park, MN. The new salad bars are part of a pilot program in the region, which is expected to expand to additional stores later this year. Unlike traditional salad bars, Picadeli offers guests elevated options including plant-based proteins, grains, seafood and seasonal specialties. The units use digital signage and touch screens to showcase the nutritional values of all ingredients, and temperature-controlled food compartments to ensure optimal food safety and less waste.
“Picadeli is known worldwide for revolutionizing the salad bar and we’re delighted to offer our guests a healthy and quick meal option focused on freshness, variety and flavor,” said Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications of Coborn’s, Inc. “More importantly this distinguished salad bar features innovative technology to keep food safe and prioritizes variety and proper food hygiene. During the COVID pandemic, we were forced to close almost all of our self-service salad bar offerings to ensure our guests’ safety. We’re excited to be able to bring back the salad bar with a new, innovative offering through our partnership with Picadeli.”
The Picadeli salad bar, which consistently rotates menu items for new options and offers seasonal favorites and variety, prioritizes safety with features like hand sanitizer and bowl dispensers, sneezeguards, a mounting system for utensils to prevent contamination of allergenic foods, temperature and hood sensors, shielding hoods, a patented air flow refrigeration system, and more. Even with these technological advances, Picadeli salads are more affordable than typical salad bar offerings, costing around $8 per salad.
“It’s well known that eating fresh and healthy food in the United States is not usually affordable or accessible. We aim to change that by giving Americans greater access to healthier food that is also fast, convenient and easier on the wallet,” said Patrik Hellstrand, Picadeli’s CEO. “Our entry into Minnesota with the opening of the Picadeli bar in the Sauk Rapids location represents a new phase of our growth in the U.S., and we are thrilled to be expanding in partnership with Coborn’s.”
The remaining locations in the initial pilot program will open in the coming months.
About Coborn’s, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s, Inc. is a 103-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 77 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods and Sullivan’s Foods banners. Coborn’s, Inc. also operates fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its over 135 various retail business units, Coborn’s, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn’s, Inc. was named the Shelby Report’s Midwest Retailer of the Year. In 2023, the company was recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Regional Grocers in the U.S.
About Picadeli
Picadeli is a Swedish salad pioneer, driven by the belief that fast-food should be food that’s good for you. The idea is simple; through self-served salads, democratize healthy food and prove that fast food can be nutritious, fresh and tasty. The high-tech salad bars can be found in more than 2300 stores around Europe and the United States. Since the start in 2009, Picadeli has enabled the grocery trade to offer its customers an innovative, fresh and tasty salad concept. The company currently has an annual turnover of more than SEK 1.5 billion which represents close to SEK 3 billion in retail value corresponding to more than 40 million salads annually.
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