Kroger Closes 2 Stores in California City That Required 'Hero Pay'
Kroger Closes 2 Stores in California City That Required ‘Hero Pay’ Grocery chain Kroger said it closed down two Californiastores Saturday after the Long Beach City Council approved a COVID-19-related “hero pay” ordinance that increased wages by $4 per hour. The pay increase, mandated in January, was for workers who were employed at pharmacies and retail stores with 300 or more employees in the Southern California city. The move was announced earlier this year, but the Ralph’s and Food 4 Less—both operated by Kroger—were shut down on April 17, employees told local media outlets....