Shocking Reason Behind Grocer’s Removal of Self-Checkout: Learn Why

Food & Drink By David Landsel Published Nov. 11, 2023, 9:29 a.m. ET Go beep yourself. Customers of the upscale British grocery chain Booths were surprised this week to find out that the company is discontinuing self-checkout lanes, just six years after introducing them. The decision goes against the growing trend of replacing human cashiers …

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The Secret Behind Self-Checkout Kiosks: Revealing the Unexpected Benefits of Mirrors in Stores

Self-checkout stations at grocery stores and other vendors are becoming increasingly popular, but companies have found a unique way to deter potential shoplifters — by using mirrors strategically placed near the stations. A Mashable article from last year highlighted this method, which has recently gone viral due to a rise in thefts affecting grocery stores …

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Waitrose unveils its inaugural £5 meal deal

Waitrose, known for its quality and premium offerings, is now targeting price-conscious lunchtime customers with its first-ever meal deal. Starting on August 30th, shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase a main, side, and drink for just £5. The meal deal will include a variety of options such as sandwiches, sushi, salads, wraps, fruit, cereal …

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AI-Powered Recipe Bot Provides Dangerous Recommendations

A supermarket chain in New Zealand was forced to modify its AI-powered recipe app, called Savey Meal-bot, after it generated potentially harmful suggestions. According to The Guardian, when customers entered a list of ingredients, the bot would come up with meal plans or recipes. However, users quickly discovered that the bot sometimes added nonfood items …

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Easy food swaps that can reduce your supermarket VAT expenses

Unraveling the Mystery: Jaffa Cakes The eternal question of whether Jaffa Cakes are biscuits or cakes holds more significance than one might think. Luxury chocolate-covered biscuits are subject to VAT charges, while cakes enjoy a zero-rated status. McVities, in a legal battle with HMRC, successfully argued that Jaffa Cakes are indeed cakes and should be …

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Petrol price exceeds expected rate by 6p per litre

Asda has recently faced fines for alleged technical breaches in its information sharing practices. In response, an Asda spokesperson emphasized the company’s position as the price leader and how having an Asda petrol station in a local area benefits all motorists by keeping prices down. They also highlighted that throughout the period reviewed by the …

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Bacon and Sausages Padlocked at Tesco Stores in London to Combat Theft

In an effort to tackle shoplifting, a Tesco Express store in Bermondsey, south London, took the unconventional step of locking sausages and bacon in a fridge. A notice was placed on the chilled meats cabinet, informing customers that the items were locked for “stock and availability” protection, and they needed to seek assistance from staff …

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