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NextImg:Walmart And Costco Considering Ditching Self-Checkout Lines Amidst "Backlash"

In response to growing customer dissatisfaction and concerns over increased merchandise losses, retail giants Walmart and Costco are reevaluating the use of self-checkout lines.

The move follows British supermarket chain Booth’s, which has already removed self-checkout machines from all its 28 stores due to issues with speed, reliability, and impersonal customer experiences.

The self-checkout trend, which initially aimed to reduce labor costs, gained popularity in the early 2000s and saw a surge during the pandemic for its ability to minimize close contact.

However, its association with merchandise losses and with consumer dissatisfaction has led to a critical reevaluation.

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In summary, while self-checkout systems were introduced to streamline operations and minimize labor costs, they are facing scrutiny due to customer dissatisfaction and increased merchandise losses. Retailers are reevaluating their use of self-checkout, and some have already made changes in response to these challenges. Critics also highlight concerns about the customer experience and its impact on the shopping process.

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