Dierbergs School of Cooking

Founded in 1854, Dierbergs is a chain of markets that operates more than 20 stores in St. Charles County in Missouri and the greater metropolitan area and Illinois. Its stores offer kerosene, flour, sugar and seasoning products, as well as appeal, shoes and hardware items. The chain also operates in-store cooking schools. Dierbergs markets maintain pharmacy stores, bakeries and salad bars. In addition, it operates produce, meat, seafood and deli departments. The chain s stores provide recycling, knife sharpening and mobile mammography services. Dierbergs has a staff of more than 5,000 individuals. Its stores also offer floral design solutions for several occasions. The chain s stores provide delivery services for products. Dierbergs operates a subsidiary, Dierbergs Florist & Gifts.

Founded in 1854, Dierbergs Markets is a family-owned and operated chain of stores. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Mo., the company operates more than 20 upscale supermarkets in the St. Louis area and employs over 5,000 associates. Its stores offer groceries, deli food, drugs, bakery products, fresh produce, gift baskets, flowers and plants, meat, seafood, liquor and cosmetics. Additionally, its stores provide photo processing, movie rental, self-service checkout, catering and knife-sharpening services. Some of the company stores feature made-to-order Chinese food, banks, customer clubs and car carts for children. Dierbergs Markets was the first supermarket in the country to provide in-store cooking schools staffed by professional home economists. The company offers gift cards, online recipes and newsletters and home delivery of flowers and gifts. It maintains a store in Ellisville, Mo.