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Tesco to deploy 'scan as you shop' at more locations

October 5, 2012

The U.K. chain store Tesco is planning a national rollout of scan-as-you-shop devices after a successful trial, according to a recent article on thegrocer.co.uk. 

The portable scanning system was piloted in 60 stores, with plans to expand to another 40 before Christmas, the article reported. Tesco was initially hesitant at a large-scale launch of the system due to fears of an increase of theft, but after working with the electronic tagging company Checkpoint Systems to provide security tags, confidence got a boost.  

The mobile scanners read barcodes on the products and have proved to be a hit with children who enjoy helping their parents shop, the article said. 

"Customer feedback is extremely positive, with the main benefits quoted as being convenience, time saved, ability to track spend and not having to queue at the checkouts," a Tesco spokeswoman said in the article.

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