The policy was implemented to curb theft, which has made business “unsustainable.”
“Retail theft in our market area affects everyone,” the retailer told Fox News .
“It limits product availability, creates a less convenient shopping experience, and, most critically, puts our associates and customers in harm’s way.”
All seven DC Giant stores and five in Maryland launched the rule on August 22.
The retailer also banned bags larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by six inches in select stores.
Shoppers with larger bags must tag them before entering the store and consent to a bag search when they leave.
Recent Kroger changes
The U.S. Sun regularly covers Kroger news.
Kroger’s Senior Director for Pricing admitted the chain increased the price of eggs and milk above the level of inflation .
Customers recently criticized the store f or having an “unacceptable” shortage of cashiers, which resulted in long lines .
PRICING WORRIES
Senators Elizabeth Warren, from Massachusetts , and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania are investigating Kroger’s use of digital price tags.
The two voiced concerns about surge pricing because of how quickly the tags can be changed.
Sometimes called “dynamic pricing,” this is when a company increases service prices based on real-time demand, like Uber or Lyft.
“Widespread adoption of digital price tags appears poised to enable large grocery stores to squeeze consumers to increase profits,” the letter said.
However, Kroger vehemently denied these claims and promised the company would lower prices over time.
“Kroger’s business model is to lower prices over time so that more customers shop with us, which leads to more revenue that we then invest in lower prices, higher wages, and an even better shopping experience,” a representative said to Fox Business .
“Any test of electronic shelf tags is to lower prices more for customers where it matters most,” the statement continued.
They built a Walmart right across the street from a high school in my town and Walmart has had this policy in place for a while now. To be honest, I’m GLAD they have the policy!
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27d ago
I have seen far worse behavior by homeless people and tweakers at stores. Grown adults fighting security in the entryway over a vending machine. Seen a woman run out of the store to her car with a cart full of items, toss it all in her car, and drive off. Watched a man walk to an area where there were no cameras and stuff items in his clothes. Grown adults yelling profanity and fighting because someone looked at them wrong or for too long. Seeing grown adults consume food and beverage items while shopping, then place the empty somewhere on a shelf when they are done and not pay for it. Banning people because of their age is not the answer, considering people of all ages are causing chaos and stealing all over the US.
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