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Walmart Looking To Officially Remove All Cashiers, Switch To Self-Checkout

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  • Retailer Walmart looking to remove cashiers and switch to self-checkout machines altogether.
  • This is in large part due to preventing the spread of coronavirus.
  • If this test run is successful, it could move onto other stores in the U.S.

 

Walmart is currently testing out a store with no cashiers and only self-checkout. The retailer is currently looking into downsizing to self-checkout only at its superstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company says that they are looking to see if checkout times are faster while limiting human interaction amid the ongoing coronavirus.

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Workers will still be available in the store to help those who are having trouble with the self-checkout machine, as sometimes people can run into errors. Depending on the success of this single-store test, it could expand to more stores.

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Walmart self-checkout machine / Flickr

Walmart has also launched a new touch-free payment system, which is aimed at lowering the spread of coronavirus. Health officials closed a Walmart store in Denver back in April after three people connected to the store died after being infected with the coronavirus. At least six employees there tested positive.

RELATED: Some Stores And Restaurants Are Adding COVID-19 Surcharge

It’s not clear whether the removal of all cashiers will be permanent beyond the coronavirus. Should this be a new permanent workplace shift, this could put many people out of jobs. The retailer came under fire a few years back for removing the ‘greeter’ position, which many people with disabilities would utilize as it required much less activity.

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