Coborn's Incorporated
The History of Coborn's, Inc.
Determined, hard working, proud and visionary; those are the words that best characterize the owners and employees of Coborn's, Incorporated.
The legacy of Coborn's began in 1921 when Chester Coborn opened a single produce market on Broadway Avenue in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Eventually, Chester added dry goods and other merchandise as he tried to meet the needs of his customers. In 1936 the company took another big step when the store added a meat market.
As time passed, the store continued to evolve, adding shopping carts and checkout lanes in the 1940s. In 1952, the store adopted the "cash and carry" concept that is prevalent in today's marketplace. Today, Coborn's, Incorporated owns and operates 39 Coborn's and Cash Wise Foods grocery stores in the upper Midwest.
In 1970 Coborn's opened their first liquor store. A natural complement to the grocery stores, today there is a liquor store either within or located close to nearly all Coborn's and Cash Wise Foods locations.
A true pioneer in the grocery industry, Coborn's, Inc. was the first grocery retailer in the state of Minnesota to utilize scanning at its front-end checkouts, starting in 1972.
Recognizing the potential for what, at the time, was termed a warehouse or discount grocery store, Coborn's opened its first Cash Wise Foods store in Willmar, Minnesota in 1979. While the Cash Wise stores traditionally do not provide bagging services, they are priced well below conventional grocery stores, making them very attractive to a large number of consumers. Coborn's currently operates nine Cash Wise Foods stores throughout the upper Midwest.
Seeking to fill yet another niche, Coborn's opened its first convenience store in 1986. The Little Duke's Convenience Stores are named in honor of Duke Coborn, father and grandfather of the present owners. The stores, located in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, pride themselves on cleanliness, friendly service and competitive gas prices. 24 hour "pay at the pump" is now available at most locations.
With the recent introduction of the "Limited Assortment" store format (Save-A-Lot Foods), Coborn's, Inc. is poised to compete in today's ever-changing marketplace. Stores in Freeport, Illinois and Dubuque, Iowa continue to show positive trends, and the company remains bullish on future Save-A-Lot locations.
Coborn's, Inc. is recognized for its outstanding commitment to the communities it serves. The company annually donates more than $2 million and thousands of volunteer hours toward making a positive difference in our communities. Coborn's Golden Rule is “Treat all with dignity and respect.” We make it our goal to “Be The Best” in every market we serve. This focus on customer service, freshness, value and community involvement is the cornerstone of Coborn's, Inc.'s success story!
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St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist-On-Duty in ensuring the maintenance of efficient pharmacy operations, guest satisfaction and loyalty, business development, and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the accurate and...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Bismarck, North Dakota
Overview As a temporary/seasonal Clerk with Coborn's, Inc., you can plan to work for up to 90 days working in a variety of areas within our store helping our guests and working to keep our store safe a clean. What's In It For Me? Our remark...
3h
| Job Type | Temporary |
Bismarck, North Dakota
Overview The Liquor Shift Manager will be responsible for efficiently and effectively breaking down deliveries, stocking the shelves, building displays with products, operating a cash register and greeting guests on the salesfloor and assis...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Stanley, North Dakota
Overview The Liquor Manager directs and manages all phases of retail liquor store operations. Duties include planning, directing, and controlling store activities. Responsible for maximizing utilization of store personnel through effective ...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Clintonville, Wisconsin
Overview The Meat Clerk I will maintain a high standard of cleanliness, stock levels and customer service in the meat department. Duties include assisting customers, building displays, stocking shelves, and assisting when needed with prepar...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Sartell, Minnesota
Overview The Coffee Barista is responsible for upholding our company's high standard of service by assisting guests with their beverage and food orders. Duties include greeting guests and entering their order into the register and tendering...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Fargo, North Dakota
Overview The Self-Checkout Representative is responsible for upholding Coborn's high standard of service by monitoring the self-checkout area (RAP Station, RAP POS, and self-checkouts) and ensuring guests are scanning and/or entering mercha...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Moorhead, Minnesota
Overview The primary focus of this position is to assist the Deli Department Manager in the successful operation of the kitchen. The Deli Cook is responsible for ensuring continuous delivery of exceptional guest service, ensuring superior q...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Stanley, North Dakota
Overview The Liquor Store Assistant Manager assists the Liquor Store Manager by directing and managing all phases of the liquor store operations. Duties include assisting the Liquor Store Director In carrying out store plans and activities....
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
New Prague, Minnesota
Overview The Liquor Manager directs and manages all phases of retail liquor store operations. Duties include planning, directing, and controlling store activities. Responsible for maximizing utilization of store personnel through effective ...
9h
| Job Type | Full Time |