The grocery company Kroger is shutting down 60 locations in the wake of labor unrest, a failed merger and the chief executive's resignation.

If you run out of hot dogs or ketchup on Friday, or just want to escape a family barbecue for some shopping, the usual spots might have adjusted their hours for the federal holiday. Here's what we found out about retail and grocery store hours on Independence Day.

Fourth of July is a time for fireworks, patriotism and time off for most federal and state, and many private sector workers. Independence Day, July 4th, is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.