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BillionaireStew@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 23 hours ago

Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings

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Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings

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BillionaireStew@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 23 hours ago
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Only about one-third of surveyed retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, significantly fewer than in 2025, according to an annual retail industry report. While...
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    19 hours ago

    I’m sure you know the old joke:

    How do you spot an extrovert Finn?

    When he talks to you, he looks at your shoes instead of his own.

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      19 hours ago

      Indeed I do :)

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        19 hours ago

        Cool :)

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          18 hours ago

          A Swede is visiting his Finnish cousin. They are sitting in a boat, drinking beers and fishing. After the 8th beer, the Swede asks “so, hows the family?” And the Finn replies “did we come here to drink or to talk?”

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            Haha, thanks, I didn’t know that one. I would honestly love to visit Finland someday.

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              I can recommend it :P

              Just skip Helsinki, 'tis a pointless place to spend any more time than necessary.

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                Thanks! :)

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