Donoreo iahawkeye83 I use the self-checkout at Walmart so I use my own shopping bags
Your self-checkout is still open? Many are being closed. The last two times I was at my local Walmart no self-checkouts were open. This is not in a “rough area” by any means.
Yeah, I guess these stores have a tough choice now - hire more human cashiers at higher minimum wages, or risk thefts at self-checkouts.
Self-Checkout Theft Techniques: Best Ways to Prevent Theft
https://sirixmonitoring.com/blog/self-checkout-theft-techniques-best-ways-to-prevent-theft/
Self-checkout theft statistics:
Gregory Irish, a seasoned loss prevention coordinator at a well-known supermarket, notes that shoplifters are seldom caught, with perhaps only 1 in 49 incidents leading to apprehension and merely 50% of those cases resulting in prosecution.
Reduced employee oversight at self-checkout creates an opportunity for theft, as evidenced by a survey showing 15% of users admitted to intentionally stealing.
The reduced employee oversight at self-checkout stations creates a prime opportunity for theft. This issue is underscored by a survey revealing that 15% of users admitted to intentionally stealing.
What strategies are major retailers implementing to combat theft at self-checkouts?
Stores are limiting items allowed in self-checkout to combat theft and accidental mistakes. Some retailers see a decrease in shrink (theft and lost inventory) after scaling back self-checkouts such as :
- Target: Limits self-checkout to 10 items per transaction in most stores to prevent theft.
- Walmart: Removes some self-checkouts and restricts them to paid membership holders at certain locations.
- Dollar General: Offers self-checkout only in stores with lower theft rates, restricting transactions to 5 items or less.
Despite ongoing concerns about theft, a survey reveals self-checkout remains popular with 43% of shoppers. …