More Walmart Self Check Out Lanes Closing

Walmart is closing self-checkout lanes permanently at some locations.

 A Walmart in Missouri reported less police calls and arrests related to theft after the removal of self-checkout kiosks. According to Yahoo these results may lead to more self-checkouts being eliminated.

The change is part of a broader trend of retailers reevaluating the effectiveness and cost-benefit of self-checkout technology, particularly in light of increased theft and customer difficulties with the machines, according to MSN.