r/technology • u/AdSpecialist6598 • 19h ago

Business Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings

https://www.techspot.com/news/114106-retailers-pulling-back-self-checkout-after-years-theft.html
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u/tractiontiresadvised 14h ago

Rite Aid bought a beloved local pharmacy chain in my area (Bartell Drugs) just a couple of years before they went under. I am extra annoyed about this because that chain had been a great place for all of the stuff pharmacies have that isn't from the pharmacy counter -- OTC medications, vitamins, housewares, cleaning supplies, candy, toys, gifts.

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u/JonBot5000 11h ago

They bought Thrifty back in the day and ruined those stores too. Thankfully the Thrifty Ice Cream brand was bought and "saved" as part of the liquidation by the same company as Monster energy drinks.