Over the past few years, self-checkout machines have become incredibly popular. According to RetailDive, “Self-checkout now comprises nearly 40% of grocery checkout options,” and “the number ...

But Best Buy said Tuesday that theft at its stores has remained relatively stable. The CEO attributed this in part to stores having only one entrance and few self checkouts. Target, Walmart ...

Walmart is pulling self-checkout lanes from at least three stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company is also testing varying degrees of hands-on employee assistance with self-service kiosks.

Self-checkout works best for small, quick trips, not large basket sizes," Gallino said. Retailers are recalibrating self checkout usage, rather than retreating, he said. "Retailers are learning ...

as well as mobile self-checkout and livestreaming employee service for product advice. The new store also has lockers for around-the-clock store pick-up orders, Best Buy said. Best Buy has been ...