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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Marengo, Illinois
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 ...
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Long Prairie, 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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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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 ...
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Watford City, North Dakota
Overview We're hiring for a Cart Pusher to join our front end team! The Cart Pusher is responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of the parking lot, vestibule and landscaped areas; ensuring shopping carts are not scattered about...
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Fargo, North 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...
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Hayward, Wisconsin
Overview The purpose of this position is to consistently meet assigned daily production requirements and ensuring that meat preparation is consistently in accordance with food safety standards and procedures, in addition to providing a posi...
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Plymouth, Minnesota
Overview Why You'll Love This Role At Coborn's, our Deli and Bakery are places where great food and friendly service come together. As a Lead Deli Clerk, you'll play an important role in supporting the Deli/Bakery Manager and helping the te...
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Hutchinson, 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...
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Intern-Merchandising (Spring 2026)
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview *The Coborn's Inc. Internship will start June 1st, 2026 and end August 7th, 2026! If you're curious about how products, promotions, and retail strategy come together to create an experience guests love, this internship is a great f...
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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...
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