CUB® FOODS DEBUTS DIGITAL COUPONING PROGRAM

CUB^® FOODS DEBUTS DIGITAL COUPONING PROGRAM

Online, Mobile Deals to Deliver Big Savings to In-Store Shoppers

STILLWATER, Minn., May 1, 2014 — Cub^® Foods, a trusted hometown resource for fresh, quality foods, is offering customers an innovative, tech-savvy way to save money with the launch of its new digital e-couponing program.

Encouraging customers to “stop clipping and start clicking,” the program allows MY CUB REWARDS^™ members to load valuable digital coupons available on Cub.com or the Cub Foods mobile app directly to their loyalty card to take advantage of savings on a wide variety of products throughout the store, including fresh produce, meats and seafood, and much more.

I recently got my own 'My Cub Rewards' Card.

Every time I was in the store...I kept thinking, well, I'm in a hurry, I'll get one next time.

Or...Is it even worth it? I'll just check out without one and go...

Finally I just did it. It was quick and painless, and took all of about 45 seconds to sign up. If you, like me, are a card carrying member of fifty dozen places and have a purse full of stuff like this, CUB^® FOODS can look you up by phone number at the checkout - which I love!

Shortly after I signed up for the MY CUB REWARDS^™ card,  before I even had a chance to investigate the mobile app ~ I received this email.

Who can't use $5 off their grocery bill?

Yes, you have to spend $55 to get the $5 off, but somehow, that happens to me every. time. I. go.

"I'm running in for bread!" I say...

And then I emerge with the a case of water, a box of cereal, a handful of frozen pizzas to quickly cook before our youth ball games, yogurt cups, a jar of peanut butter, a bag of oranges, and hopefully, if I remembered, the BREAD!

You can log in from the computer and add coupons from the weekly ad right to your card ~

Or you can get the app for your mobile phone, which was quick & easy to download.

Once members have loaded the digital coupons to their cards, they can use the card at the register. 

The coupons they loaded will automatically apply to their purchase with one swipe of the card, saving time for customers and cashiers who traditionally scan physical paper coupons one by one. Savings will be printed on the customer’s receipt.

The Cub Foods mobile app and digital coupon features are also compatible with iPhone, including in Passbook, and Android devices.  It is available for free download in the iTunes App Store and Android Market.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to enhance the Cub Foods shopping experience with this new digital couponing program,” said Mike Stigers, president of Cub Foods. “The load-to-card system will provide our valued customers with a convenient new way to save on fresh, quality food, whether they’re planning their grocery list at home or using our mobile app on the go.”

To load digital coupons to their MY CUB REWARDS card, customers may visit Cub.com and log in to their account. If they do not have an active account, shoppers may register for the reward program on the website or in person at any Cub location.  

Once logged in, users may access dozens of discounted items through the site’s Coupons or Weekly Ad Specials sections. By simply selecting a sale item and clicking the “Save to My Card” button, e-coupons will be instantly linked to their card for convenient in-store savings. Members can even create custom shopping lists featuring discounted items that sync with the card.

Cub fans away from their home computer or laptop can still load discounts to their rewards card with the Cub Foods mobile app through its eCoupons or Weekly Ad function. 

While the new program gives customers an innovative new way to coupon, traditional paper coupons will still be available in-store and delivered directly to consumers each week.

For further information or to register for the MY CUB REWARDS program, visitCub.com/rewards.

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About Cub Foods

Cub Foods offers customers the freshest produce, widest selection and food expertise throughout the store to meet their everyday grocery needs. In addition to innovative local, ethnic and organic food sections, Cub stores offer shoppers multiple in-store services, including fresh bakery, full-service deli and meat departments, pharmacy and banking. Cub Foods, based in Stillwater, Minn., was established in 1968 as one of the nation’s first discount grocery stores. Cub was purchased in 1980 by SUPERVALU and currently operates 67 stores in Minnesota and Illinois. For company news and information, follow us on Twitter at @CubFoods and Facebook atwww.facebook.com/Cub, or visit our website at www.Cub.com.

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2014 Food Trends in the Twin Cities

We are over a month into the new year.

New Year, New Resolutions.

Leave a comment below with your Food Resolution for a chance to win one of two,

 THIRTY DOLLAR gift cards to Cub Foods!

While we don't make 'resolutions' in our home, we do make several goals.

One of those goals is food oriented...not so much the counting calories way of goal setting, but the spending less, buying fresh way...

A recent food trend forecast recently released shares many interesting tidbits forecasted for the Twin Cities Food Market.

Do any of these ring true for you?

Leave a comment below with your Food Resolution for a chance to win one of two,

 THIRTY DOLLAR gift cards to Cub Foods!

(Please remember to leave your email address in the blog comment 

if it is not active in your blogger profile! THANKS!)

Comments will be closed on Wednesday, February 19th. Good Luck!

NEW CUB^® FOODS 2014 FOOD TRENDS FORECAST SAYS 

MINNESOTANS WILL BUY MORE LOCAL WITH HEALTH IN MIND

Area Food Experts Predict Minnesotans Will Crave Healthier, Handheld, Local Fare 
with a Dash of Purple Pride

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 3, 2014 — Cub^® Foods, a trusted local resource for fresh, quality food, recently polled Minnesota-based chefs, culinary experts, food critics, bloggers and food enthusiasts for key food trend predictions for 2014. Continued growth in demand for local and organic foods, as well as a focus on healthier food choices, especially those for kids, are predicted to be among the top food trends this year.  When it comes to specific foods, look for ancient grains like quinoa, along with kale and other “superfoods” to find their way onto more plates in the months ahead.

The 2014 Cub Foods Food Trends Forecast also shows that Minnesotans will pay more attention to portion sizes, snacking more, rather than eating full meals. This trend will also serve to reshape dinner parties as hosts focus on offering a variety of healthier options and taste experiences, moving from traditional full-course meals to small-plate, tapas-style affairs.

“Food trends are great indicators of broader social trends in our community,” said Darren Caudill, vice president of merchandising and sales for Cub Foods. “Our firsthand view into the grocery shopping habits and food preferences of local consumers allows us not only to respond to but to anticipate their evolving needs and interests.”

Predictions for the 2014 Minnesota food scene include:

Local, Farm-to-Table and Organic. Fresh and local, as well as organic foods are among the most significant trends, as the desire for simple, more natural and locally sourced foods continues to grow.Demand for gluten-free options will also increase.

Handheld and Healthy. Handheld, transportable meals and snacks will take new shape as people will seek healthier items with quality ingredients that they can tote along with them. From portable breakfast foods to lunchbox-sized items to fun and nutritious snacks for the whole family, on-the-go is the way to go.

Purple Pride Veggies. Several experts cited increasing interest and demand for purple vegetables such as purple green beans and purple carrots. Perhaps a fresh start for the Minnesota Vikings this year is driving the increased interest in purple veggies?

On the Rise. Ancient grains, kale, superfoods and greens will appear in more dishes. In addition, businesses that specialize in making one type of food or drink (e.g., cheese, distilleries) will gain popularity. We’ll also see more whole animal (nose to tail) served.

BIY (Brew It Yourself) Projects. Homebrewing continues to take hold in the Twin Cities as more people seek neighborhood acclaim as its master brewer. Look for more home dinner parties centered around pairing homebrews with food.

Small Is the New Big. Look for smaller servings to start nudging out bigger portions. Snacking will emerge as a replacement to traditional meals, particularly at lunch. Small party foods also will be big. Instead of sit-down dinners, demand will grow for healthy, yet tasty alternatives to traditional party fare for tasting and sampling.

Self-preservation. The home also becomes a food factory as more people experiment with emerging preparation techniques such as quick pickling, canning and smoking.

Marvelously Multicultural. Latin and Spanish ingredients and dishes are expected to be popular choices in the Twin Cities this coming year. Of course, they will be organic and healthy and, perhaps, presented as a fusion with another cultural flavor.

What’s for Mealtime? For breakfast, we’ll eat more eggs, and for lunch, we’ll experiment with unique, gourmet, artisan sandwiches.  

About Cub Foods

Cub Foods offers customers the freshest produce, widest selection and food expertise throughout the store to meet their everyday grocery needs. In addition to innovative local, ethnic and organic food sections, Cub stores offer shoppers multiple in-store services including fresh bakery, full-service deli and meat departments, pharmacy and banking. Cub Foods, based in Stillwater, Minn., was established in 1968 as one of the nation’s first discount grocery stores. Cub was purchased in 1980 by SUPERVALU and currently operates 67 stores in Minnesota and Illinois. For company news and information, follow us on Twitter at @CubFoods and Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cub, or visit our website at cub.com.

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