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Criminal defense lawyer warns that using the self-checkout probably isn’t a good idea

For many of us, self-checkout is a lifesaver at the end of shopping trips. However, one legal expert is advising shoppers to ...
The Economist

The parable of the supermarket self-checkout

Self-checkout machines are themselves designed to negotiate several trade-offs. Employers want lower costs. But they also need to provide a decent customer experience and control “shrink”, the name ...
Sentinel & Enterprise

Editorial: Self-checkout may not require legislative action

You wouldn’t think we’d need a law to protect human interaction from being programmed out of what’s considered an everyday exercise. But when it comes to checkout lines at grocery stores, that’s ...
Staten Island Advance

Target is again making changes to self-checkout: What you need to know

Target has initiated several changes at its self-checkout registers, each designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision. The accessible solutions will roll ...
VegOut Magazine

Psychology says people who refuse to use self-checkout even when the line is shorter share these 7 distinct characteristics

While the self-checkout kiosks sit empty, a fascinating group of shoppers deliberately chooses the longer human cashier ...
WPRI 12

Massachusetts bill may limit self-checkout in grocery stores

SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — A Massachusetts lawmaker is pushing to limit self-checkout at grocery stores across the state. Sen. Paul Feeney is pushing for the state to take a step back and prioritize ...