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April 16, 2013
Stater Bros. appoints Peter Van Helden as president, COO

A former executive of Supervalu has been tapped for a top position at Stater Bros. Markets, the supermarket chain said.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A former executive of Supervalu has been tapped for a top position at Stater Bros. Markets, the supermarket chain said.

Stater Bros. announced that former Supervalu EVP retail operations Peter Van Helden had been hired as president and COO of the privately owned San Bernardino, Calif.-based chain, which operates 167 stores in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

February 19, 2013
Longtime Stater Bros. exec promoted to head of retail ops

Stater Bros. announced Dan Meyer has been promoted to EVP retail operations.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. announced Dan Meyer has been promoted to EVP retail operations. In this position, Meyer will be responsible for the retail operations of all 167 Stater Bros. Supermarkets as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Training Center.

Meyer is a 42-year member of the Stater Bros. "family." He first joined Stater Bros. in 1971 as a Courtesy Clerk at the company's La Sierra Supermarket in Riverside and progressed through a range of retail store and district supervision positions.

December 20, 2012
Stater Bros. posts increased sales, profit in FY2012

Sales at Stater Brothers increased by 1.83% to $67.8 million in fiscal year 2012, the company said in an earnings report.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Sales at Stater Brothers increased by 1.83% to $67.8 million in fiscal year 2012, the company said in an earnings report.

The 167-store chain's sales for the fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, were $3.9 billion, thanks in part to an extra week; without the extra week, sales would be $3.8 billion, but still higher than 2011's $3.7 billion. Profit for the year was $37.7 million, compared with $26.3 million in fiscal year 2011.

November 6, 2012
Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacies to offer free antibiotics

Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacies, located throughout Southern California, are offering free antibiotics based on a 14-day eligible quantity, beginning Nov. 1. The offer includes refills, to anyone with or without health insurance coverage who presents a prescription.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacies, located throughout Southern California, are offering free antibiotics based on a 14-day eligible quantity, beginning Nov. 1. The offer includes refills, to anyone with or without health insurance coverage who presents a prescription.

Five different classes of antibiotics are available, which includes amoxicillin (generic for Amoxil), ampicillin, ciprofloxacin (generic for Cipro), penicillin and trimeth/sulfa (generic for Septra or Bactrim).

August 8, 2012
Stater Bros. reports Q3 sales rise

Third-quarter sales for Stater Bros. rose more than $10 million during the period ended June 24, the retailer said Tuesday.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Third-quarter sales for Stater Bros. rose more than $10 million during the period ended June 24, the retailer said Tuesday.

Third-quarter sales increased 1.14% to $949.8 million, compared with $939 million in third quarter 2011. Same-store sales also rose 1.14% during the third quarter. For the 39-week period ended June 24, sales rose 3.51% to $2.8 billion, compared with $96.7 million in the year-ago period. Same-stores sales for the 39-week period also rose 3.51%.

July 27, 2012
Stater Bros. to open new Hesperia store

Stater Bros. has opened its newest and most modern supermarket in Hesperia, Calif.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. has opened its newest and most modern supermarket in Hesperia, Calif.

The new Hesperia supermarket will replace a smaller Stater Bros. supermarket located nearby, which will close on July 31. At 56,586 sq. ft., the new state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly store is more than twice the size of the current supermarket by featuring wider aisles and nearly double the amount of parking spaces. Stater Bros. also operates two other supermarkets in Hesperia.

July 18, 2012
Stater Bros. promotes David Harris to finance chief

Stater Bros. has promoted one of its executives to a new role.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. has promoted one of its executives to a new role.

Stater Bros. board chairman and CEO Jack Brown confirmed that David Harris was promoted to the position of SVP finance, CFO and principal accounting officer at the company. Harris joined the company in 2009 as VP finance and was promoted to SVP finance last year.

May 9, 2012
Stater Bros. sees Q2 sales rise

Stater Bros. reported its second-quarter results for the period ended March 25.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. reported its second-quarter results for the period ended March 25.

The retailer's consolidated sales for the quarter rose nearly 2.7% to $937.7 million, compared with the year-ago period, while same-store sales also rose nearly 2.7%. Second-quarter net income totaled $16.4 million, compared with $9.3 million for second quarter of the prior year.

April 20, 2012
Six Stater Bros. stores earn EPA honor

Stater Bros. is making strides on the sustainability front, with six of its newest supermarkets earning the EPA GreenChill Gold Award for meeting tough environmental standards and using ozone friendly refrigerants.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. is making strides on the sustainability front, with six of its newest supermarkets earning the EPA GreenChill Gold Award for meeting tough environmental standards and using ozone friendly refrigerants.

These GreenChill store certifications are valid for one year, and four of these Stater Bros. supermarkets also received GreenChill Gold Awards in 2011.

February 17, 2012
Stater Bros. to open third Lake Elsinore, Calif., store

Stater Bros. is set to open its newest supermarket in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. is set to open its newest supermarket in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

The 43,279-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly supermarket will open Feb. 22 and will be the third supermarket that Stater Bros. operates in Lake Elsinore.

"The Stater Bros. supermarket family is especially proud to build this new, modern and environmentally friendly Stater Bros. supermarket to better serve our long-time and valued Lake Elsinore customers," Stater Bros. chairman and CEO Jack Brown said.

February 8, 2012
Stater Bros. reports Q1

Stater Bros. reported its first-quarter sales for fiscal year 2012 on Tuesday.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. reported its first-quarter sales for fiscal year 2012 on Tuesday.

First-quarter sales rose 6.86% to $960.7 million, compared with the year-ago period, while same-store sales also increased 6.86% to $61.7 million. The company also reported net income for the 13-week first quarter ended Dec. 25 totaled $9 million, compared with net income of $2.8 million during the 13-week first quarter ended Dec. 26, 2010.

December 21, 2011
Stater Bros., Stater Bros. Charities donate $26,000 to Toys for Tots

A regional supermarket chain and its charitable arm once again has donated funds to the United States Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A regional supermarket chain and its charitable arm once again has donated funds to the United States Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program.

Stater Bros., along with Stater Bros. Charities, earlier this month presented a $26,000 check to the program, which will be used to purchase toys that will be distributed to community-based organizations in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

December 14, 2011
Stater Bros. releases Q4, full-year results

Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 both proved positive for Stater Bros., the regional supermarket chain announced Tuesday.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 both proved positive for Stater Bros., the regional supermarket chain announced Tuesday.

For the fourth quarter ended Sept. 25, the retailer saw a 5% increase in sales to $941.9 million, compared with the year-ago period. For the 52-week fiscal year, sales rose 2.4% to $3.7 billion, the company said. Same-store sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year experienced a 5% and 2.5% jump in same-store sales, respectively.

November 22, 2011
Stater Bros. emphasizes hunger relief program this holiday season

Regional supermarket chain Stater Bros., along with its charitable arm, are looking to provide meals to more than 8 million people who are faced with hunger.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Regional supermarket chain Stater Bros., along with its charitable arm, are looking to provide meals to more than 8 million people who are faced with hunger.

Stater Bros., along with Stater Bros. Charities are continuing their efforts through the following initiatives:

September 23, 2011
Stater Bros. appoints SVP retail operations

Stater Bros. has promoted its senior regional VP.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. has promoted its senior regional VP.

The Southern California-based supermarket chain said that Dan Meyer, a 41-year company veteran, has been promoted to the newly created role of SVP retail operations. In this capacity, Meyer will be responsible for the retail operations of all 167 Stater Bros. stores, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Training Center. Meyer will report to George Frahm, EVP retail operations and administration.

August 18, 2011
Stater Bros. to open Grand Terrace, Calif., store

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, supermarket retailer Stater Bros. will open a store in Grand Terrace, Calif., next week.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — In celebration of its 75th anniversary, supermarket retailer Stater Bros. will open a store in Grand Terrace, Calif., next week.

The 44,000-sq.-ft. store, which will host its grand opening on Aug. 24, replaces a smaller store located in the area. Additionally, Stater Bros. said that the new Grand Terrace supermarket has earned the GreenChill gold award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

August 10, 2011
Stater Bros. reports Q3

Consolidated sales for regional supermarket chain Stater Bros. rose more than 4% in the third quarter, the company said Wednesday.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Consolidated sales for regional supermarket chain Stater Bros. rose more than 4% in the third quarter, the company said Wednesday.

For the period ended June 26, Stater Bros. said consolidated sales reached $939 million, an increase of $39 million, or 4.33%, compared with the year-ago period. Similarly, same-store sales for the quarter rose $39 million, or 4.33%.

For the quarter, the retailer also reported third-quarter net income jumped 18.33% to $7.1 million, compared with third quarter 2010.

May 11, 2011
Stater Bros. reports Q2

Second-quarter consolidated sales for regional supermarket chain Stater Bros. were up more than 3%, the company said.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Second-quarter consolidated sales for regional supermarket chain Stater Bros. were up more than 3%, the company said.

Sales totaled $913.4 million for the period ended March 27, an increase of $27.9 million or 3.15%, compared with the year-ago period. Similarly, same-store sales also increased 3.15% or $27.9 million.

Stater Bros. also reported net income for the 13-week second quarter of $8.8 million, compared with net income of $6 million for second quarter 2010.

May 9, 2011
New California bill seeks to regulate alcohol sales at self-service checkouts

A new bill introduced by a California assemblywoman aims to curb the sale of alcohol to minors by prohibiting sales at self-service checkouts.

SAN FRANCISCO — A new bill introduced by a California assemblywoman aims to curb the sale of alcohol to minors by prohibiting sales at self-service checkouts.

Assembly Bill 183, introduced last month by Fiona Ma, D-San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, was passed by the assembly committee. Assemblywoman Ma said that self-service checkouts are susceptible to technological failures, allowing minors to purchase alcohol.

May 2, 2011
Three Stater Bros. stores earn EPA's GreenChill Award

Stater Bros. announced that three of its supermarkets have received the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Award.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. announced that three of its supermarkets have received the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Award.

The regional chain said that the stores, all located in Southern California, earned the Gold Award from the EPA, the second-highest award offered by the agency to businesses that use refrigerants that do not harm the earth's ozone layer.

March 21, 2011
Stater Bros. acquires two Albertsons stores

Stater Bros. has entered an agreement to purchase two stores from Albertsons in Lake Elsinore and Hesperia, Calif.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. has entered an agreement to purchase two stores from Albertsons in Lake Elsinore and Hesperia, Calif.

Stater Bros. said it expects to take possession of the locations from Albertsons, a Supervalu subsidiary, in mid-May. The California-based supermarket chain also said that the stores would receive several upgrades, including wider aisles; expanded and new full-service departments; and energy-efficient refrigeration, skylights and recycling centers.

March 2, 2011
Stater Bros. chief honored for patriotism

Stater Bros. chairman and CEO Jack Brown has joined the likes of Bob Hope, Will Rogers and Ronald Reagan as a recipient of the prestigious Patriot Award, the company announced.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. chairman and CEO Jack Brown has joined the likes of Bob Hope, Will Rogers and Ronald Reagan as a recipient of the prestigious Patriot Award, the company announced.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society presented Brown with the award on Feb. 26 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., where 45 Medal of Honor recipients and other notable guests were gathered, the company reported.

February 9, 2011
Tough times impact Stater Bros.' Q1

Customers facing economic challenges caused a decline in Stater Bros.' first-quarter sales, the Southern California supermarket chain said Wednesday.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Customers facing economic challenges caused a decline in Stater Bros.' first-quarter sales, the Southern California supermarket chain said Wednesday.

For the quarter ended Dec. 26, Stater Bros. experienced a 2.3% decline in supermarket sales, as did same-store sales — which dropped to $21.3 million — for the period. The chain said that its customers "continue to face tough economic challenges as our economy continues to have a negative effect on their family budgets."

February 1, 2011
Stater Bros. celebrates diamond anniversary

A regional supermarket chain is celebrating 75 years of service.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A regional supermarket chain is celebrating 75 years of service.

Stater Bros. on Monday marked its diamond anniversary and announced that the chain will celebrate with various celebratory events and promotions, including teaming up with its supplier community and offering savings on items in its stores throughout the year.

January 25, 2011
Stater Bros. introduces personal vitamin recommendation program

Stater Bros. is helping customers find which vitamin supplements are best for them.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. is helping customers find which vitamin supplements are best for them.

Stater Bros. said that customers who fill out a free, five-minute personal health survey on its website or with one of its in-store pharmacists are provided with recommendations based on their lifestyles and needs, thanks to the retailer's partnership with Top Care, a vitamins and supplements brand.