A reader asked Public Investigator to find out if Kroger — operator of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market — was ditching plastic ...

In an emailed statement, a Kroger spokesperson said, "We remain focused on finding feasible ways to reduce the amount of single-use plastic grocery shopping bags used in our stores." Additional ...

A 69 percent surge in closure announcements makes 2024 the worst year since before the pandemic for retail shuttings.