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Target Limits Self-Checkout Amid $500M Theft Crisis

5/4/2025

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Target restricts self-checkout to 10 items or fewer to combat theft, enhancing staffed lanes for efficiency.
The company incurred nearly $500 million in shrink-related losses in 2023, driving this policy shift.
Customers voice frustration online, favoring self-checkout for its speed and convenience.
Retailers like Walmart and Dollar General are also limiting self-checkout due to increasing theft.
U.S. retailers faced an estimated $112.1 billion in shrink losses in 2022, highlighting a growing issue.

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Story summary

Target restricts self-checkout to 10 items or fewer to combat theft, enhancing staffed lanes for efficiency.
The company incurred nearly $500 million in shrink-related losses in 2023, driving this policy shift.
Customers voice frustration online, favoring self-checkout for its speed and convenience.
Retailers like Walmart and Dollar General are also limiting self-checkout due to increasing theft.
U.S. retailers faced an estimated $112.1 billion in shrink losses in 2022, highlighting a growing issue.