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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Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Overview We're hiring for a Liquor Clerk to join our liquor store team! The Liquor Clerk is responsible for efficiently and effectively breaking down deliveries, stocking the shelves, building displays with products, operating a cash regist...
11h
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Long Prairie, Minnesota
Overview The Stock Clerk is responsible for efficiently and effectively breaking down deliveries, stocking the shelves and building displays with packaged products, and greeting guests on the salesfloor and assisting them with finding items...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Winnebago, Illinois
Overview The Assistant Store Director is responsible for all aspects of the store's operations. The primary focus is to partner with the Store Director to organize and direct store activities and ensure store sales, profit, expense, and gue...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Marquette, Michigan
Overview The primary focus of this position is to assist the Bakery Department with production. As a Baker/Fryer, you will be responsible for bakery production - thawing, mixing, proofing, and baking/frying products. Other duties include ma...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
New Prague, Minnesota
Overview The Stock Clerk is responsible for efficiently and effectively breaking down deliveries, stocking the shelves and building displays with packaged products, and greeting guests on the salesfloor and assisting them with finding items...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Category Manager - Center Store/Grocery
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview Are you passionate about merchandising, analyzing trends, and building strong relationships? If yes, join the Coborn's Merchandising Team as a Category Manager! As we continue to stay competitive in the grocery retail industry, Cob...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Overview This position will assist our Bakery Department by creating and decorating delicious bakery products including cakes, pastries, and cookies, and ensuring bakery cases are fully stocked with fresh, appealing products. The Cake Decor...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Clearwater, 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...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Glencoe, Minnesota
Overview The Scanning Assistant will be responsible for maintaining price integrity across the entire store, creating and hanging product tags and signs for weekly advertisements and manager specials, while greeting our guests and partnerin...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview Are you a Category Manager looking to take a leap into a Senior role? Join the Coborn's Merchandising Team today as a Senior Category Manager! Our Merchandising Team is expanding, and we are searching for a merchandising expert, li...
11h
| Job Type | Full Time |