Walmart Canada has removed self-checkouts from at least one Ottawa location in favour of bringing back more cashiers.
The Walmart Supercentre at Billings Bridge removed its self-checkouts as of Saturday. The area is blocked off, with signs explaining it is a test of a 'full-serve experience.'
"During this test, our associates will be available to scan all items, including those being processed in the area known as our self-checkout," the note says. "We look forward to interacting you with on a more one-one-one basis." It's not clear how long the test at this Walmart location will last. CTV News reached out to Walmart for comment, but did not hear back.
It comes as other retailers, including grocers, have been implementing measures to combat what they claim is a rise in shoplifting, including receipt checks and gates at entrances and exits.the company has been working on "internal processes""We have been working on investing in technology.
, police-reported cases of shoplifting rose 31 per cent in 2022 compared to the year prior, but remained lower than they were in 2019.
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