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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Aberdeen, South Dakota
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...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Big Lake, Minnesota
Overview As the Meat Department Assistant Manager, you will assist the Meat Department Manager in all facets of meat department operations. Duties include preparing products for sale, control freshness by coding, rotating, or culling all pr...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Bismarck, North Dakota
Overview We're hiring for a part-time Deli Clerk to join our Deli team! We'll provide the training; you just bring the positive attitude and desire to learn! The primary focus of this position is to provide remarkable customer service to ou...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Software Engineer - On-Site
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who's passionate about building technology that makes a real impact on how we serve our guests and support our teams. In this role, you'll take the lead in designing, developing, and mai...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Miller, South Dakota
Overview The primary focus of this position is to provide exceptional guest service by operating a cash register and assisting guests with a "Say Yes to the Guest" attitude. This individual is responsible for scanning, ringing and/or enteri...
24d
| Job Type | Full Time |
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview Start Your Career with Coborn's, Inc. Join Coborn's Inc., an employee-owned company that takes pride in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently. As a Mechanic - Truck I, you'll help keep our trucks, trailers, and equipment...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Brillion, Wisconsin
Overview We're hiring for a Product Demo Clerk to join our team and assist with various events throughout the year! The Product Demo Clerk cultivates a friendly, sales-driven environment while interacting and educating guests on product off...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Plymouth, Minnesota
Overview This primary focus of this position is to support daily kitchen operations, with responsibilities including menu and ingredient preparation, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, monitoring waste and inventory controls,...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview Start Your Career with Coborn's, Inc. Join Coborn's Inc., an employee-owned company where every role makes a difference. As a Truck Washer, you'll help keep our fleet looking its best and ready to deliver remarkable service to our ...
29d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Overview We're hiring for a part-time Deli Clerk to join our Deli team! We'll provide the training; you just bring the positive attitude and desire to learn! The primary focus of this position is to provide remarkable customer service to ou...
29d
| Job Type | Full Time |