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DemReadingDU

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5. Self-checkout

Reply to Tansy_Gold (Reply #4)

Thu Aug 24, 2023, 03:53 PM

Aug 2023

I have heard/read that a lot can be easily shop-lifted using those self-checkouts. Companies lose a lot of money too.

If companies do lose a lot of money, then why do they install those self-checkouts? I hate those devices. I always try to use a human to check out my items and to keep their job.

Unless they don't lose as much money from shop-lifters as it costs more to pay humans?

Or claim losses due to theft to avoid paying taxes?

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STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 24 August 2023 [View all] Tansy_Gold Aug 2023 OP

Did you see that consumer spending is way down? Because Covid Emergency over bucolic_frolic Aug 2023 #1

My observations plus $1.50 might get you a cup of coffee Tansy_Gold Aug 2023 #2

Interesting, and none of it inconsistent with the Covid payout theory bucolic_frolic Aug 2023 #3

Without giving any . . . . suggestions Tansy_Gold Aug 2023 #4

Self-checkout DemReadingDU Aug 2023 #5

Self-checkout, true story Tansy_Gold Aug 2023 #6

I just get in and get out quickly, but DemReadingDU Aug 2023 #7

As a former retail cashier, grocery store and otherwise, Tansy_Gold Aug 2023 #8