In a move that may change the way customers shop at Walmart, the retail giant has announced that it may limit self-checkout lanes to certain customers. This change will specifically impact Walmart+ subscribers and Spark delivery drivers as part of an experiment to test different methods.
Walmart+ is a subscriber membership that offers benefits such as free shipping and delivery, and some Walmart locations have already implemented this change. Other retailers like Target are also changing their self-checkout policies as they rethink the cashierless option strategy.
Some Walmart and Dollar General stores have even removed self-checkout in certain locations, indicating a shift in the industry. Target, for example, plans to limit self-checkout lanes to 10 items or less starting March 17.
With 10 retail stores and over 4,000 employees in Delaware alone, Walmart plays a significant role in the state’s economy. While some Walmart stores are limiting self-checkout to 10 items or less, self-checkout may still be available to regular customers during certain times of the day.
As retailers continue to adapt to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements, it will be interesting to see how these new self-checkout policies impact the shopping experience for customers at Walmart and other stores across the country. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving trend.
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