California (Thechieftainspear) – Stater Bros., a well-known grocery chain with 171 locations across Southern California, has eliminated 63 jobs in response to mounting financial pressures. CEO and Chairman Pete Van Helden addressed employees in a video message, explaining that inflation has significantly impacted the company’s operations.
Van Helden pointed to soaring food costs, using egg prices as an example. “A year ago, a dozen eggs cost $5.19. Today, they are priced at $8.99, even though we pay $9.02 for them—meaning we take a loss on every sale,” he said.
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To prevent additional price increases for customers, the company made the difficult decision to cut staff. The job reductions largely affected courtesy clerks, whose responsibilities included bagging groceries and assisting shoppers. The shift may lead to longer wait times at checkout as stores adjust to the staffing changes.
Despite the workforce reduction, Stater Bros. remains committed to providing affordable groceries and adapting to economic challenges .
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