Hmm, I've had way more problems with Ray-O-Vac batteries, both in the
old days, and recently, than all the other battery brands put together.
Used those terrible Kroger batts for a couple of years, and had zero
problems..

The only batteries that I've ever used that were noticeably worse than any
other brand are Maxell. About half the life of any other brand. Walgreens
batteries are a very good buy.