Most of the Sam’s around me still have real people and the self checkout
Most of the Sam’s around me still have real people and the self checkout
I currently don't shop at Sam's club but this just ensures that I never will. I will NOT be downloading an app to shop and I have no interest in walking around the "AI store".
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From the post:
>Sam's Club stores is axing all self-checkouts from its 600 stores — in favor of controversial new technology. The Walmart-owned warehouse chain, often seen as Costco's biggest rival, is rolling out AI-powered 'Scan & Go' tech that lets shoppers skip the line and walk straight out the door once they're done shopping.
The move is controversial because it uses a network of cameras and sensors to track shoppers and their carts.
In addition, the checkout-free experience requires all customers to use a smartphone and download the store’s app. This could pose a challenge to older shoppers who may struggle with technology. The shake-up is aimed at reducing checkout wait times as it eliminates the need for an employee to check receipts at the exit. Customers will scan the product barcodes as they go around the store, put the item in their cart and then pay for the items in the app when they are done.
I currently don't shop at Sam's club but this just ensures that I never will.
I will NOT be downloading an app to shop and I have no interest in walking around the "AI store".
Archive: https://archive.today/p1eS0
From the post:
>>Sam's Club stores is axing all self-checkouts from its 600 stores — in favor of controversial new technology.
The Walmart-owned warehouse chain, often seen as Costco's biggest rival, is rolling out AI-powered 'Scan & Go' tech that lets shoppers skip the line and walk straight out the door once they're done shopping.
The move is controversial because it uses a network of cameras and sensors to track shoppers and their carts.
In addition, the checkout-free experience requires all customers to use a smartphone and download the store’s app.
This could pose a challenge to older shoppers who may struggle with technology.
The shake-up is aimed at reducing checkout wait times as it eliminates the need for an employee to check receipts at the exit.
Customers will scan the product barcodes as they go around the store, put the item in their cart and then pay for the items in the app when they are done.
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