Established in 1983, Kowalski's Markets is a local, family-owned chain of grocery stores that operates more than five outlets throughout Minnesota. The company s stores operate bakery, deli, dairy, floral, grocery, meat, seafood, produce, gifts, imported cheese and frozen food departments. In addition, it offers a variety of customized barbecue sauces, certified organic coffee, cookie dough, soups, pasta, pasta sauces, extra virgin olive oil, croutons and peanut butter. The company operates a salon-spa that offers spa gift packages along with basics, such as hair, body and skin care, waxing and makeup services. Some of its locations also operate coffee shops, gift centers and sushi bars. Additionally, the company offers floral arrangement, delivery and catering services. It provides various deli and party trays, steak gift boxes, and fruit and gift baskets. The company also provides several recipes and culinary and cooking instructions online. It publishes a number of newsletters and magazines, as well as organizes several weekly and monthly store promotion programs and events, including Coats for Kids, Trick or Treat and Chocolate Extravaganza. Kowalski's Markets maintains a presence in Minneapolis.