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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St. Cloud, Minnesota
Overview Are you a detailed accounts payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? The Coborn's Accounts Payable (AP) Team wants you to join our team as our new Accounts Payable Processor. In this role, you will have ...
21d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Buffalo, Minnesota
Overview The Guest Services Manager (Assistant Customer Service Manager/Assistant Front End Department Manager) is passionate about providing supervision and direction to the front-end team while maintaining high standards of guest service ...
22d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Bakery Department Manager
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Overview The purpose of this position is to assist and learn the Bakery Department's plan and management responsibilities to promote sales and achieve profit margins, in addition to providing a positive environment for our guests and employ...
22d
| Job Type | Full Time |
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 ...
22d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Overview We're hiring for a Shopper to join our team and help shop orders on behalf of our guests! As a Shopper, you will provide remarkable guest service to our guests when they order their groceries online. This individual is responsible ...
22d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Minot, 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...
22d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Iron Mountain, Michigan
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 |
Ramsey, Minnesota
Overview We're hiring for a Bakery Department Lead to join our Bakery team! The primary focus of this position is to oversee the Bakery Department in the absence of the Department Manager. This position will provide training to new employee...
23d
| Job Type | Full Time |
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...
25d
| Job Type | Intern |
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...
25d
| Job Type | Intern |