![]() The Staters' careers were interrupted in the 1940s by America's entry into World War II. In 1937, they opened a grocery store in Redlands, followed in the next two years by stores in Bloomington, Colton, and Fontana. At the same time, they were committed to providing their primarily working-class customers with the lowest possible prices, leading to the company's motto: "The low price leader in your hometown." This approach quickly proved successful, as the Staters began to expand their operation in San Bernardino County. In this way, they would buy only what they truly needed. As a result, they agreed to avoid credit and pay for everything with cash. In the midst of the Great Depression of the 1930s, it was difficult to meet the monthly $300 payments. So the Stater brothers developed their own niche." Frugality, on a number of levels, also became a watchword for the brothers. This was cement plant country and a railroad town -very blue collar. Years later Stater recalled, "He just looked at me and said, 'If is crazy enough to sell you his store, then I'm going to be crazy enough to give you the money.'" The brothers opened for business in August 1936.Īccording to Jack Brown, the area east of Los Angeles was not an attractive market at the time: "The L.A. Cleo decided to take a chance, and he approached rival grocery store owner, as well as the richest and meanest man in town, D.M. With their cars serving as collateral, he brothers were only able to borrow $300. Because they did not have the money, he would further accommodate them by accepting just $600 down and the balance through $300 monthly payments. Davis, told the young man that he was willing to sell the store to Cleo and Leo for $10,000. At the time, 24-year-old Cleo, a high school dropout, was working at a small grocery store in Yucaipa, California, earning ten cents a hour to man the cash register, stack the shelves, work the meat counter, and sweep the floor. was founded by twin brothers Cleo and Leo Stater in 1936. ![]() is a private company owned by La Cadena Investments, a general partnership majority owned by the chain's chairman, chief executive officer, and president, Jack H. Markets as the best place to buy groceries in southern California nationally, the chain ranked ninth. In 2003, Consumer Reports ranked Stater Bros. has been built on the principle of low shelf prices combined with outstanding customer service. From the start of its history, Stater Bros. In addition, beards are banned, and mustaches must be closely trimmed. The chain, the largest locally owned in southern California, is known for its strict adherence to an appearance and dress code, which requires that store-level employees wear white shirts or blouses and have closely trimmed hair. In addition, it has some stores on Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. owns and operates some 158 supermarkets concentrated in Riverdale and San Bernardino counties, the so-called Inland Empire. For more information, go to 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (Except Convenience Stores)īased in Colton, California, Stater Bros. Charities have contributed more than $75 million in food and funds to local Southern California communities. The Company currently operates 170 Supermarkets, and there are approximately 18,000 members of the Stater Bros. was founded in 1936 in Yucaipa, California, and has grown steadily through the years to become the largest privately owned Supermarket Chain in Southern California and the largest private employer in both San Bernardino County and Riverside County. ‘Family’ for their hard work, and we will all continue to work hard every day to provide our customers with the best service and shopping experience in Southern California,” Van Helden added. “I am so proud of every member of the Stater Bros. ‘Family’,” stated Pete Van Helden, President and CEO of Stater Bros. “This accolade is a result of the hard work put forth daily by every member of the Stater Bros. ![]() Stater Bros. was the highest rated full service supermarket chain in Southern California, and received high ratings for fresh meat and poultry, low prices, staff friendliness and store cleanliness. The ratings were based on survey responses of over 50,000 of the magazine’s subscribers about their experiences at 62 of America’s leading supermarkets, supercenters, and warehouses. The Company was rated 9th across the nation climbing in rank from the last published survey. This accolade is a result of the hard work put forth daily by every member of the Stater Bros. Markets has once again been included among the top 10 “best places to shop for groceries” in America according to the July 2017 issue of a Leading National Consumer Magazine. ![]()
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