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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Willmar, Minnesota
Overview The primary focus of this position is to assist the Sr Guest Service Manager in the operation of our retail convenience department. This individual is responsible to ensure that systems and processes related to the convenience depa...
26d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Belle Plaine, Minnesota
Overview At Coborn's Inc., we are passionate about our REMARKABLE people! If you have a passion for supporting employees and would like to serve as a resource and partner in various aspects of human resources at our store locations, this po...
26d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Willmar, Minnesota
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...
26d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
Overview The Produce Department Lead is responsible for assisting and ensuring exceptional operational standards are being adhered to in the Produce Department, Chop Shoppe and/or Juicery areas. They will ensure each area is fully stocked w...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Iron Mountain, Michigan
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...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
Overview We're hiring for a Produce Clerk I to join our produce department team! The Produce Clerk is responsible for stocking the shelves and building displays, while culling (rotating and pulling product of less than high quality) in the ...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Little Falls, 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...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Little Falls, Minnesota
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...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Princeton, Illinois
Overview We're hiring for a Shift Manager/Key Holder to join our team! The Shift Manager is responsible for providing leadership coverage and manage the store operations in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director. Dut...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New Ulm, Minnesota
Overview As a Bakery Clerk I, you will assist the Bakery Department by wrapping, packaging and pricing products in the department while assisting guests with their overall shopping needs with remarkable guest service. The Bakery Clerk I is ...
28d
| Job Type | Full Time |