Are self-checkouts actually better? Shoppers weigh speed, stress, and the DIY dilemma

In a thread on r/CasualConversation, they asked whether self-checkout is actually better, or more annoying, especially for ...

Senate advances watered-down bill to limit grocery self-checkout lanes

The Rhode Island Senate is pushing a bill to mandate one manned checkout lane for every three self-checkout lanes.

Bill to limit self-checkout kiosks heads to RI House vote

The Senate already passed a bill to limit self-checkout lanes, and now the House is scheduled to vote on it.

Psychology explains why some people still avoid self-checkout, and it has a lot less to do with technology than you might think

Why avoid self-checkout? Science shows that simple, human interactions at the register provide hidden boosts to our social well-being.
Yahoo

Why some shoppers avoid self-checkout (even when it’s faster), according to psychologists

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Which lane do you choose at the grocery store? But somehow, you and your little basket find yourselves at the back of that winding ...
AOL

Does Aldi's Self-Checkout Have An Item Limit?

Self-checkout lanes should be a quick option if you need to scan a couple items during a fast grocery trip. If you shop at Aldi, however, you might wonder if there's a rule about how many items you ...
Los Angeles Times

Long Beach is regulating self-checkout lanes; large retailers are not happy about it

As my luck would have it, I was stuck in the longest line inside the Monterey Park Costco when I visited last week. Shoppers in the self-checkout queue varied from those with carts jam packed with 20 ...

Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erased

Small, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, ...

Rhode Island Senate approves bill requiring staffed lanes alongside self-checkout

A bill that puts restrictions on self-checkout lanes is headed to the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Mass. lawmaker pushes to limit self-checkout stations in stores

REGISTERS AT SUPERMARKETS ALL ACROSS THE STATE. JENNIFER BENITEZ IS LIVE IN DEDHAM TONIGHT WHERE NOT EVERYONE IS BUYING THAT IDEA. RIGHT, JEN? YEAH. ED AND ERIKA. SOME SHOPPERS SAY THAT THEY LIKE THE ...