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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-14618485/sams-club-costco-rival-removing-self-checkouts.html
Sam's Club stores is axing all self-checkouts from its 600
stores — in favor of controversial new technology.
The Walmart-owned warehouse chain, often seen as Costco's biggest
rival, is rolling out AI-powered 'Scan & Go' tech that lets
shoppers skip the line and walk straight out the door once
they're done shopping.
The move is controversial because it uses a network of cameras
and sensors to track shoppers and their carts.
In addition, the checkout-free experience requires all customers
to use a smartphone and download the store’s app.
This could pose a challenge to older shoppers who may struggle
with technology.
The shake-up is aimed at reducing checkout wait times as it
eliminates the need for an employee to check receipts at
the exit.
Customers will scan the product barcodes as they go around
the store, put the item in their cart and then pay for the
items in the app when they are done.
. . .
It will get shit WRONG even more than the 'self checkout'
lane ... and then they'll ARREST you for shoplifting.
DON'T.
Shopping ? Put all yer stuff in front of an actual HUMAN,
get an actual paper RECEIPT. It's the best way to protect
yourself.
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