I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but self-checkout kiosks are now everywhere. The concept was first introduced to shoppers in 1986 at an Atlanta Kroger. Scanning my own groceries has transformed ...

Disgruntled customers have slammed Kroger for its "ridiculous" self-checkout system as they urge the retail chain to get rid of the "train wreck" design. Self-checkout machines that feature conveyor ...

In 1986, a company named CheckRobot invented self-checkouts. They claimed to reduce long lines, human interaction, make checkout lanes faster, and reduce labor costs. These self-checkouts reduced ...

Self-checkout lanes at grocery stores and retail outlets are sometimes a controversial topic. Shoppers either love the convenience or hate that they have to do the work they feel an employee should be ...