Costco has been testing checkout technology it hopes will speed up the checkout process, something members rank as one of their significant concerns with the warehouse retailer. CEO Ron Vachris said ...

Costco is updating its checkout process, experimenting with new methods to make shopping faster and more efficient for ...

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 ...

In early November, the self-checkout system at the U-Store’s University Place location was removed without explanation. Joette Leamon, the U-Store’s Director of Stores, declined to comment about the ...

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 ...

Self-checkout may be on its way out at Aldi. According to Axios Chicago, the discount grocer is removing self-checkout kiosks from area stores. The removal is also confirmed by a recent Aldi Reddit ...

In the last decade, self-checkout has become a defining feature of modern retail. Some places can’t imagine operating without it, while others still see it as a novelty. Having built a self-checkout ...

More shoppers are stealing from self-checkouts and what they're taking may surprise you. In a new study by Lending Tree, 27% of respondents admitted to stealing something from the self-checkout ...