The restrictions are often framed as a crime prevention measure. But the fine print points to a different motivation: adding ...

Retail giants say the DIY checkout experiment backfired. Inside the theft concerns, frustrated shoppers, and tech headaches ...

Several states are considering new restrictions on self‑checkout lanes, as lawmakers respond to rising shoplifting rates.

Some states aren't joking around about "15 items or less." In an effort to curb shoplifting, legislators in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington are ...

Do self-checkout systems take jobs away from workers? Legislators in three New England states, including Rhode Island, are discussing stricter regulations on self-checkout systems in grocery stores.

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill to limit grocery stores to eight self-checkout kiosks. The proposed legislation would also require one employee for every two self-checkout stations. The ...

The SW Florida Grocery Shopping Chronicles is a recurring feature discussing local grocery shopping topics. A recent poll asked if shoppers should get a discount for using self-checkout stations.

Your Costco run is about to get a lot faster. The warehouse giant is reportedly overhauling its checkout process, piloting new automated stations that promise to process orders in under 10 seconds. By ...