Grocery chain Safeway is removing self-checkouts at several stores in California due to rising theft levels. Safeway, which operates 918 stores throughout the U.S., will remove self-checkout ...

It is not clear if Safeway plans to remove self-checkout kiosks in additional cities. Albertsons, the chain’s parent company, has stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia.

Last year, Walmart began closing self-checkout in New Mexico stores, and Costco beefed up employee surveillance in its self-serve areas. In San Francisco, Safeway and Target have been closing self ...

SF locations of Target and Safeway have both recently closed their self-checkout areas in a move likely linked to theft prevention. SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

A newly proposed bill in California could ban grocery stores and certain retailers from offering self-checkout options for customers in an effort to cut down on theft.. Senate Bill 1446 would ...

SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento Safeway installed additional retail theft protection at self-checkout, mirroring technology installed in the Bay Area last year. The receipt-scanning gate requires ...

California businesses are at risk of taking another financial hit, according to industry experts. This time, it's because of a proposed bill that's aimed at eliminating self-checkout. The goal of ...

In San Francisco, Safeway and Target have been closing self-checkout kiosks since last last year. Meanwhile, Amazon seems to be a lot more trusting of its customers.

Safeway removes self-checkout kiosks from some Bay Area stores By NBC Bay Area staff • Published May 29, 2024 • Updated on May 29, 2024 at 10:56 am BOOKMARKER ...

California businesses are at risk of taking another financial hit, according to industry experts. This time, it's because of a proposed bill that's aimed at eliminating self-checkout. The goal of ...

More retail stores in California appear to be closing self-checkout. At least one California Walmart has roped off its self-checkout area. KATIE DOWD. SFGATE. February 26, 2024. 1 minute read.