Stater Bros. Markets has laid off dozens of clerks in its Southern California stores for the first time in its 89-year history, blaming inflation and tariffs for its decision.

Stater Bros. lays off store clerks, a first for the 89-year-old chain The CEO in a video told 63 courtesy clerks they were laid off because of inflation and tariffs.

The closest neighboring Stater Bros. markets are in West Covina, Azusa, San Dimas and Whittier. Covina Mayor Peggy Delach said the city is glad to see the space re-emerge as a new supermarket.

Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced the layoff of dozens of clerks, a first in the company’s 89-year history.

Stater Bros. operates 171 supermarkets throughout Southern California and delivers fresh products to all of its stores with its in-house shipping and distribution departments.

Stater Bros. lays off store clerks, a first for the 89-year-old chain The CEO in a video told 63 courtesy clerks they were laid off because of inflation and tariffs.

Stater Bros. Markets has laid off dozens of clerks in its Southern California stores for the first time in its 89-year history, blaming inflation and tariffs for its decision.