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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Plymouth, Minnesota
Overview The Meat Department Lead is responsible for providing meat preparation services for guests, setting & filling the service counter and self-service cases and providing outstanding guest service. The Meat Department Lead is expected ...
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St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview *The Coborn's Inc. Internship will start June 1st, 2026 and end August 7th, 2026! Looking to kick-start your career with a meaningful experience, hands-on learning, and a team that truly cares about your growth? Join us as an L&D a...
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Assistant Meat Department Manager
Fargo, North Dakota
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...
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St. Croix Falls, 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...
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Big Lake, Minnesota
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...
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Plymouth, Minnesota
Overview The primary focus of this position is to perform general cleaning during heavy customer hours. This individual is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the store while being courteous to guests and helping to ensure they h...
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Pipestone, 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...
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Health & Beauty Care Department Manager
Stanley, North Dakota
Overview We are hiring for a Department Manager position that will lead our Healh & Beauty Care Department at our location. As the key leader accountable for department performance, you will ensure successful operation of the department by ...
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Jamestown, North Dakota
Overview We're hiring for a Shift Manager 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. Duties include...
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Plymouth, Minnesota
Overview Why You'll Love This Role At Coborn's, our Deli is all about fresh food, friendly faces, and creating moments that make guests feel right at home. As a Deli Cook, you'll be a key part of delivering the high-quality foods and remark...
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