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.

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

The Southern California grocery chain Stater Bros. is laying off 63 employees as a response to what the company says is inflation, tariffs and the inability to compete with nonunionized stores.

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. 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.