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San Mateo police warn of self-checkout scams targeting seniors

August 7, 2025

The San Mateo Police Department in San Mateo, California is alerting the public about a scam targeting senior citizens at self-checkout lanes.

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Study links self-checkout to increased dishonest shopping

March 26, 2025

A recent study surveying Americans nationwide has highlighted a significant correlation between the prevalence of self-checkout systems and increased reports…

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Santa Clara County suspect arrested for $11K self-checkout scam

January 21, 2025

A suspect in Santa Clara County, California, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $11,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Target stores, according to a…

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TikTok influencer arrested for Target self-checkout theft

November 26, 2024

A 22-year-old TikTok influencer, Marlena Valez, was arrested this week in Florida after allegedly stealing over $500 worth of merchandise from a Cape Coral…

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Is self checkout on the chopping block? 6 major retailers change policies

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Major retailers like Walmart, Target and Dollar General are scrapping some self-checkout lanes due to a shoplifting surge. Even with higher wages and worker…

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Missouri Walmart removes self-checkout kiosks

April 18, 2024

One Walmart in Shrewsbury, Missouri, is removing its self-checkout kiosks and reinstalling traditional checkout lanes, according to a USA Today news report.

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Target puts limits on self-checkout to boost customer experience

March 22, 2024

Target is limiting the items customers can purchase via the self-checkout lines to 10 in order to boost the customer experience.

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Target in Dorchester, Massachusetts shuts down self-checkout kiosks

March 20, 2024

A Target store in Dorchester, Massachusetts has shut down all shelf-checkout kiosks and is directing customers to a cashier line, according to a report by WBZ…

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Reusable bag kiosks help New Jersey shoppers meet single-use bag ban

May 20, 2022

Shoppers in New Jersey can now check out reusable bags at in-store kiosks and return them for fresh ones during their next shopping trip, according to a press…

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How 10 brands use self-service machines for marketing

July 14, 2021

Brands such as Hyatt, Target, National Geographic, Stellla Artois and others have used vending machines to distribute prizes, promote products, generate social…

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Civil rights groups call on retailers to halt facial recognition

July 14, 2021

More than 35 civil rights organizations are calling for retailers to not use facial recognition on customers or workers in their stores, saying that peoples…

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Funko supports kids’ toys with interactive retail touchscreen

February 25, 2020

Funko, a maker of collectible vinyl figurines, unveiled a patent-pending vending machine with a touchscreen that dispenses character toys called…

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Improving shopper satisfaction with BOPIS points to kiosk growth opportunity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Shopper satisfaction with BOPIS continues to improve, especially for purchases made using mobile devices. Automated pick up solutions have proven particularly…

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