Penny Shortage Forces Grocery Stores to Rethink Change Policies
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The US Treasury's decision to stop minting pennies by 2026 is causing grocery stores like Kroger and Kwik Trip to adjust, with some rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents, potentially increasing costs for consumers and raising legal and logistical questions. The move aims to save costs but may lead to changes in pricing and payment practices, especially for cash transactions, affecting consumers and businesses alike.
- Got Pennies? Here's What To Expect As Grocery Stores Struggle To Make Change The Takeout
- How the growing penny shortage may impact you The Hill
- Got exact change? Penny shortages already hitting some retailers USA Today
- Nickels only? Grocers warn ending pennies could put stores in legal hot water Scripps News
- Kroger asks customers to pay with exact change due to impacted penny supply WSYX
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