In 1986, a company named CheckRobot invented self-checkouts. They claimed to reduce long lines, human interaction, make checkout lanes faster, and reduce labor costs. These self-checkouts reduced ...

Costa Mesa becomes the second city in the state to adopt a law requiring manned self checkout stations despite concerns from grocery and drug store operators.

Costa Mesa is considering adopting new self-checkout rules that would require local retailers to station workers in the ...

Checkout-free stores use sensor technology to identify items for purchase. The system has worked mostly in smaller venues. A new form of self-checkout that enables shoppers to pay and retailers to ...

As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve been making a critical error in the discussion about self-checkout technology in grocery stores. Adding my part to that ...

Self-checkout lanes at grocery stores and retail outlets are sometimes a controversial topic. Shoppers either love the convenience or hate that they have to do the work they feel an employee should be ...

Some Walmart shoppers are grumbling about the retailer's self-checkout lanes. The benefit of self-checkout is in the eye of the consumer. For every shopper who is upset there's no self-checkout lane ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 1 in 4 self-checkout shoppers admit they’ve stolen: Survey (NewsNation) — Self-checkout may save time at the store, but ...