Kroger faces criticism after over 150 items were found overpriced due to outdated sale tags in 26 stores.

Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer, is facing accusations of overcharging customers due to expired sale price tags. Consumer Reports found issues in 26 stores across 14 states, with over 150 items having outdated tags, leading to an average overcharge of $1.70 per item. Kroger acknowledges the errors but claims they are rare and are addressed quickly. Employees have alleged that staffing cuts contribute to the issue.