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Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings
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Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings
www.techspot.com/news/114106-retailers-pulling-back-self-checkout-after-years-theft.htmlReplying to @BillionaireStew@lemmy.world
I’m pretty sure delivery made it obsolete?
Curbside delivery is awesome, in many situations.
And they can afford to leave a few checkers in there for the situations that call for in-store shopping. That’s where self checkout would fail anyway.
Replying to @brucethemoose@lemmy.world
Delivery or click&collect is the worst option. I like to actually pick my fruit, veg & meat very specifically rather than just getting whatever the overworked grocery store worker throws in in the mad rush to complete orders in the allotted time.
Replying to @JackFrostNCola@aussie.zone
This. I will not trust just anyone to pick my food for me.
Replying to @brucethemoose@lemmy.world
If you buy a lot of fresh groceries, curbside is worthless. You either get a cartful of compost or stuff you can’t eat until next week
Replying to @Bristlecone@lemmy.world
I used to think this, and maybe I’ve been lucky, but I get fresh produce whenever I try.
I would never get a huge produce order curbside, but I use it for the odd thing here and there.
Replying to @brucethemoose@lemmy.world
Usually fresh veggies and fruit are about 90% of my cart. So I haven’t even tried curbside in years. I love how it is a useful job, though. Hopefully they are paying a living wage.
Replying to @Bristlecone@lemmy.world
It’s efficient for the grocery store, too. There’s no chance of shoplifting, less foot traffic they have to deal with and clean up after, less dealing with problematic customers.
Honestly, I could see future grocery stores being 90% curbside, with only a walk-through section for produce. This would save tons of space and work.
Replying to @brucethemoose@lemmy.world
I’ve used delivery on a few items when it was free, and felt a little guilty about it. Once, I added some coffee to my online order that was only available to ship, just to get it over the $35 free delivery, because it’s something I buy every week, anyway. They fucking delivered just the coffee, free or not, such a waste. But, I won’t pay a premium for it. I’m not rich.