When I approached the registers, little coconut waters in hand, two options presented themselves: I could get in the ...

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 ...

After years of investing in self-checkout machines, some major retailers are starting to reverse course. Dollar General said it has eliminated self-checkout options at about 12,000 locations, a ...

A study tracked purchases at grocery stores during the rollout of self-checkout between 2008 and 2011. Shoppers were significantly more likely to buy stigmatized items—especially condoms and pregnancy ...

In recent months, numerous examples have emerged of retailers curtailing self-checkouts due to a rise in theft and errors. Perhaps grocery chain Aldi has found the solution. This week, Aldi joined ...

Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. When you head to the checkout area at the store, do you make a bee line for the self ...