Southern California's largest private supermarket chain connecting vendors to community retail
• Fresh products must meet strict quality specifications for produce, meat, and dairy items
• All products require proper labeling, packaging, and compliance with food safety regulations
• Regular quality audits and inspections ensure consistent product standards across all locations
• Vendors must certify compliance with California Transparency in Supply Chains Act requirements
• Documentation required for slavery and human trafficking compliance in product supply chains
• Right to audit provisions allow Stater Bros Holdings to verify ongoing supplier compliance
• Local suppliers must grow, harvest, or manufacture products exclusively in California
• Products evaluated through RangeMe platform and category management team review process
• Focus on organic, non-GMO, plant-based, gluten-free, vegan, and keto product attributes
Complete Stater Bros Holdings vendor application through RangeMe platform or direct contact with category management team, providing business documentation and product information.
Complete Stater Bros Holdings vendor application through RangeMe platform or direct contact with category management team, providing business documentation and product information.
Submit products for evaluation by Stater Bros Holdings category managers who assess quality, market fit, and alignment with store demographics and customer preferences.
Establish supply chain transparency documentation, quality certifications, and operational systems to meet Stater Bros Holdings vendor requirements and standards.
Coordinate product placement across selected store locations with careful consideration of local community preferences and demographic alignment for optimal market success.
Stater Bros Holdings tracks vendor performance through sales data, quality metrics, and customer feedback to ensure products meet community expectations and maintain competitive positioning in Southern California markets.
Successful vendors leverage Stater Bros Holdings' community-first approach by understanding local demographics, participating in Local Fare programs, and maintaining consistent product quality and availability.
Stater Bros Holdings uses RangeMe for local supplier discovery and product submission, streamlining the vendor onboarding process for California-based manufacturers and producers.
Regional distribution facilities in Southern California provide centralized inventory management and logistics coordination for efficient product flow to all store locations.
Internal category management platform evaluates vendor products, manages store placement decisions, and coordinates with local supplier programs for optimal product assortment.
Access comprehensive resources and tools
Online platform for local supplier submissions and product discovery
Direct contact with category management and supplier relations teams
Sales and performance tracking for active vendor partnerships
Guidelines for California-based suppliers joining Local Fare program
Comprehensive vendor standards and compliance documentation
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act compliance requirements
Product submission and management through RangeMe platform
Electronic data interchange for order and inventory management
Online tools for vendor communication and performance tracking
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