<p><strong>Modesto, CA</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Save Mart Supermarkets, a California corporation that owns and operates 229 stores in Northern California and Northern Nevada under the Save Mart, S-Mart Foods, Lucky, Maxx Value Foods, and FoodMaxx banners has announces that after almost a year of negotiations with UFCW Locals 5, 8, and 648 they have reached an agreement.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Steve Junqueiro, President and COO, stated, “We believe this agreement will allow us to be more competitive in the retail food marketwhile providing enhanced job security and additional hours to our valued team of associates. We commend and appreciate our associates for delivering quality service throughout the negotiation process."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Mr. Junqueiro, continued, “We also believe with this agreement we can intensify our focus on the needs of our customers. Our goal is to provide a ‘best in class’ shopping experience while remaining vigilant in working toward managing costs and growing sales.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The recent news was released July, 11, 2012, according to a Save Mart press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://savemart.com/index.php" target="_new">Save Mart</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
