Picture this. You're standing at the entrance of your neighborhood Walmart, ready to grab paper towels, laundry detergent, and maybe some groceries. You head straight for the self-checkout kiosks like ...

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 ...

Costco members have noticed that a checkout feature that can save you a ton of time in the store is slowly disappearing at some locations across the country.

Self-checkouts have revolutionized the way Americans shop, but according to new polling, the average U.S. customer has been left less than satisfied with the changes. Exclusive polling for Newsweek ...

A newly proposed bill in California could ban grocery stores and certain retailers from offering self-checkout options for customers in an effort to cut down on theft. Senate Bill 1446 would "prohibit ...

Self-checkout was supposed to be the future of fast, frictionless shopping. Instead, it has turned into one of retail’s biggest headaches, with theft spiking just as major chains quietly rip out the ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Grocery chain Safeway is removing self-checkouts at several stores in California due to rising theft levels. Safeway, ...