Target is the latest retailer to address the shoplifting epidemic by making life more difficult for its law-abiding customers. The big box chain is now introducing a new limit of 10 items for self-checkout. Giant supermarkets recently limited their self-checkout machines to 20 items or less. Amusingly, Target is telling media outlets that it has implemented the new policy to speed up lines at the self-checkout machines, rather than to stem the loss of merchandise. At least Giant was honest, in stating that "a significant increase in crime" was the reason for its new limit on items at self-checkout.
they need to hire more cashiers and open early
ReplyDeleteI actually believe their reason for implementing this policy. This is in preparation for the coming holiday shopping season and the desire of some self-centered shoppers to pull up to a self-checkout with a cart loaded to the brim with merchandise, holding up the real purpose of the quick self-checkout. It is difficult to shoplift, at least at Target, in the self-check line with their staff monitors standing watch. They also have cameras in place to monitor your activity. Their loss occurs with thieves walking out with carts loaded, or stuffing bags with merchandise and bolting for the exit, knowing staff will not purse them.
ReplyDeleteIt has made lines longer!! Need more checkers if you are doing 10 items or less at self check out!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWho shops at Target these days?
ReplyDeleteShoplifters do--they can't be prosecuted.
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DeleteYeah… how about Target hires some people to operate the checkout lanes then? Rio Target is worse than Walmart with 4 self checkout lanes and maybe 1 person working a register.
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