The restrictions are often framed as a crime prevention measure. But the fine print points to a different motivation: adding ...

Major retailers are adjusting self-checkout systems amid rising theft concerns, shifting customer behavior, and new ...

Self-checkout was supposed to be the future of fast, frictionless shopping. Instead, it has turned into one of retail’s biggest headaches, with theft spiking just as major chains quietly rip out the ...

S.237, filed by state Sen. Paul Feeney, D-Foxborough, would limit grocery stores to eight self-service checkout stations. It would also require stores with self-checkout stations to have a minimum of ...