The Brief
- The Common Council approved proposals that aim to stop grocery store closures.
- One proposal asked for a plan to retain and attract stores and pharmacies.
- Another proposal requires stores to give a 60-day notice before they close.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee is trying to reverse the trend of grocery store and pharmacy closures.
Since 2025, seven full-service grocery stores have closed in Milwaukee County. On Tuesday, Milwaukee’s Common Council approved several proposals that aim to stop that.
The backstory:…