The new bag policy is in response to an uptick in retail theft across ... and wallets while they shop. The Whitlows are encouraging their customers to use store-provided hand baskets instead.

retail stores with a pharmacy, convenience stores, food marts and liquor stores could use only reusable plastic bags made with recycled content or recycled paper bags, according to CalRecycle.

ALDI has eliminated plastic shopping bags from all of its 2,300 U.S. stores. The retailer announced meeting its end of 2023 goal last week, adding that the action will save nearly 4,400 tons of ...