Walmart spent years telling shoppers that scanning their own groceries was the future. Now the retailer is quietly ripping ...

Walmart’s recent decision to eliminate self-checkout stations from select locations has sent shockwaves through the retail industry, marking a significant departure from the automation trend that has ...

We’ve all been there: You’re ready to buy your items in a supermarket or store and head to the self-checkout machines to complete your purchase on your own, only for the kiosk to cause trouble when ...

You walk into your local Walmart expecting the usual routine. Grab your items, head to the self-checkout, scan, pay, and ...

The first self-checkout machine was invented back in 1986, and since then they have been integrated into the framework of the grocery industry. These machines innovated the way we experience grocery ...

California SB 442 aims to regulate self-checkout machines in stores, requiring a dedicated employee to assist customers. The bill also limits items allowed in self-checkout and expands the ban on ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s been a long day at work, and you still need to stop by the store on your way home. To spare yourself more social ...