Local Walmart ending self-checkout

Pixie12 · ‎06-25-2020

I live in southern California and was surprised to find the self-checkout area roped off. An employee told me there was too much theft so the regular check out lanes are coming back. I was wondering if this is only happening in this state. It was such a convenience especially with only a few items.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

I was at Walmart about a month ago. Self check out open and going strong. Only 3 cashier lines open. It's a Super Walmart and has 20 cashier lanes. I stopped at the Super Target next door. 23 cashier lanes closed and only self check out open.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

From what I've read, more stores are eliminating self checkout because of thefts.
My local Super Target allows self checkout between the hours of 10am and 8pm only.

4kitties · ‎03-09-2010

My little Walmart still has self checkout. I like it and I like the two ladies that work that area. I go early in the morning and always chat with them.

“I heard the sound I had to follow”
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brandiwine · ‎03-11-2010

Our big superstore closed the self checkouts a couple of weeks age. As per usual, they only have 2 checkers. What a waste. Our super Target has plenty of checkers and self check so I can choose.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

My super store still has self checkout, here in Pa.I go at 6 a.m. when there are very few people shopping. My sister goes later and there is usually only 2 or 3 manned checkouts available.

Natureluvr · ‎06-14-2018

I wonder if it’s only the stores with a high theft rate or maybe because they still have to pay employees to stand around to watch and help customers. Just guessing, though.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

Our self-checkouts are still up and running. I don't use them, however. My biggest gripe is I'm normally at WM once a month to stock up on groceries along with cleaning or personal supplies and I have a cart full. I go early in the morning and the only checkout lane open is the old one for 12 items or less so it's shorter and doesn't have a conveyor belt. The bagging carousel is normally full and I still haven't unloaded my cart all the way to get checked out.

I know not everyone shops this way but I'm still tempted to call or send an e-mail to the manager to let them know how inconvenient this is. I figure it will fall on deaf ears so I haven't bothered.

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Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

My close WM closed the self checkout lanes about 2 weeks ago. They have trouble hiring and retaining employees so the checkout lanes are long. I went there last week and stood in line for 15 min with just a few items. The other day I thought about going there again because I needed just one item and decided nope, I can't stand there for that long. So I ordered from the big A and received it the next day. I'll do my grocery shopping elsewhere and go to Petsmart which is just across the street from WM.

It's sad that thieves have made it so inconvenient for everyone else in this world.

Between the self checkouts and the phone scammers it's become frustrating.

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
Our self-checkouts are still up and running. I don't use them, however. My biggest gripe is I'm normally at WM once a month to stock up on groceries along with cleaning or personal supplies and I have a cart full. I go early in the morning and the only checkout lane open is the old one for 12 items or less so it's shorter and doesn't have a conveyor belt. The bagging carousel is normally full and I still haven't unloaded my cart all the way to get checked out.

I know not everyone shops this way but I'm still tempted to call or send an e-mail to the manager to let them know how inconvenient this is. I figure it will fall on deaf ears so I haven't bothered.

thankfully my Wal Mart has 4 self check out lines with
conveyor belts .... its a help ...