Originally Posted by
Artkansas
As I stated in the OP. Kroger has a virtual monopoly in the area. Their only competition is Harvest Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary. There is one Whole Foods Market in the metropolitan area.
And usually there is a cop present in the store. He/She's off duty, acting as a security guard for the store.
I try to do most of my shopping at Whole Foods, and when I'm there (or any other store, for that matter), I do what you do: I put my pack in a shopping cart and go shopping. Haven't been hassled once about it.