A consumer thread

[LordSensei1958]

 

[Deus Irae]

It still boggles my mind that there are people out there who like self-checkout lanes. They've all got to go:

Self-checkout is checking out, and Target shoppers are not happy about it.

Target has pulled the plug on many of its self-checkout machines. The retailer announced it will now limit self-checkout to customers with 10 items or fewer. Those with fuller carts will be directed to staffed checkout lanes, which the company says it is expanding to improve efficiency.

According to Target, internal pilot tests showed the new policy improved speed and customer satisfaction at select stores.

But industry experts say theft is a major reason behind the shift...

Target pulls the plug on self-checkout amid shoplifting surge, and customers are fuming

 

[HSanders]

It still boggles my mind that there are people out there who like self-checkout lanes. They've all got to go:




Target pulls the plug on self-checkout amid shoplifting surge, and customers are fuming

i boggle your mind...

I like packing my own bags/cart so I'll check out my own groceries etc. so that I get to pack my own bags. our Costco even has self scan. love it.

 

[Deus Irae]

i boggle your mind...

I like packing my own bags/cart so I'll check out my own groceries etc. so that I get to pack my own bags. our Costco even has self scan. love it.

When you do that, you become an unpaid employee who's creating more profit for the company. And you fuck things up for everyone else.