Self-Checkout News & Media

Checkout-free shopping comes to University of Nebraska–Lincoln

February 17, 2025

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will open its Herbie's Market on February 21st, featuring Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, according to a 1011 Now report.

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First vending machine-only convenience store opens in Ireland

February 14, 2025

A 24-hour convenience store, E-Kiosk, has opened in New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland, claiming to be the first of its kind in the country, according to an RTE…

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Tennessee woman banned from all Walmart locations due to shoplifting

February 14, 2025

Ashley Cross, a Tennessee resident, is now banned from entering any of Walmart's retail stores nationwide after a shoplifting spree, according to a Daily Mail…

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Idaho man charged with felony burglary after alleged Walmart self-checkout scam

February 5, 2025

A 32-year-old Idaho man, Dylan Rockwell, has been arrested and charged with felony burglary after allegedly using a homemade barcode ring to defraud a Walmart…

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Lidl UK to introduce digital micro-donation system at self-checkouts

January 30, 2025

Lidl is set to become the first UK supermarket chain to introduce Pennies, a digital micro-donation system, to its self-checkouts, according to a Birmingham…

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Mashgin expands AI-powered checkout to 50 campuses

January 27, 2025

Mashgin, a provider of computer vision and AI-driven checkout solutions, significantly expanded its presence in higher education in 2024. The company added 5…

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Extenda, Turnpike team up for frictionless self-checkout

January 23, 2025

Extenda Retail and Turnpike have partnered to launch Frictionless Self-Checkout, an integrated solution that aims to enhance the shopping experience, according…

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Springfield Hy-Vee stores remove self-checkouts in favor of staffed express lanes

January 22, 2025

Hy-Vee grocery stores in Springfield, Missouri, are removing self-checkout lanes in favor of staffed express lanes with cashiers, according to a Springfield…

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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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Self-checkout soars: Speed, convenience drive customer demand

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

A recent survey reveals 77% of shoppers now prefer self-checkout due to speed, despite concerns about theft and job displacement, highlighting a generational…

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AI-powered self-checkout system now available for c-stores

January 15, 2025

NCR Voyix Corp. has introduced an automated, artificial intelligence-powered bulk scanning self-checkout solution for convenience stores. The system, piloted…

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Self-checkout popularity grows among shoppers

January 15, 2025

A recent consumer survey conducted by NCR Voyix found that self-checkout options are increasingly favored by shoppers, with 77% citing speed as the primary…

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Kroger manager accused of stealing $44K in cash from self-checkout registers

December 27, 2024

A front-end manager at a Kroger Marketplace in Grovetown, Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly stealing $44,000 in cash from self-checkout registers…

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Aldi Australia expands self-checkout options

December 16, 2024

Aldi Australia is rolling out self-checkout options in more stores across the country, as part of its commitment to providing a "Good Different" shopping…

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How self-service technology is revolutionizing the in-store holiday shopping experience

by Misty Berlin — VP of Sales and Partnerships, ACRELEC

The holiday shopping season is underway, with retailers worldwide rolling out enticing deals to drive foot traffic and boost sales. While many consumers…

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FMA Magazine - Fall 2024

In this issue: User Interface Design for Kiosks, How Update Kits Extend the Life of a Retail Display, The Future of Kiosks in the Hotel Industry, and A Guide…

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

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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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Express checkouts made to measure: Leading food discounter in Germany relies on SCO solutions from Pyramid

A German food discounter has been providing self-service terminals for checkout for several years. This makes it one of the companies in Germany that…

Presented by Pyramid Computer GmbH

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Saeima introduces self-service kiosk for members, visitors

November 7, 2024

The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, has opened a self-service food kiosk to cater to the needs of its members and visitors, according to a Baltic News Network…

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Mother's Market & Kitchen sees club member growth thanks to kiosk

October 31, 2024

Mother's Market & Kitchen, a health food grocer in Southern California, has witnessed a 33% increase in mobile club subscribers thanks to a kiosk strategy.

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