Walmart is scaling back on its self-checkout machines at two stores, as more retail giants are reducing the self-service option at their stores, citing an effort to combat theft. A Walmart in a suburb ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The first self-checkout machine was installed in 1986 at a Kroger in Georgia. At first, the clunky ...

Self-service checkouts have become a common feature in supermarkets the world over, a trend accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic. While some may lament the loss of human contact, others relish the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

While self-checkout was designed to speed up your shopping experience, certain generational habits can transform a quick scan ...