Scan your receipt to exit? Loblaw facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at self-checkout - eviltoast

More BS for consumers who are now being treated even more like thieves when they shop

  • kevincox@lemmy.ml
    5·
    8 months ago

    There is also a good chance that they can be pushed open, just triggering alarm. Based on TFA that is the case.

    when leaving the self-checkout area, he didn’t notice the scanner, so he pushed open the exit gate, prompting a loud alarm to go off.

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
      5·
      8 months ago

      There is also a good chance that they can be pushed open, just triggering alarm.

      I hope so. But then it begs the question: will that alarm also be ignored as all other in-store alarms tend to be? LOL

      • kevincox@lemmy.ml
        3·
        8 months ago

        Of course. My argument isn’t that this is a good solution, I don’t think it is. I just don’t think safety is a notable criticism.

        • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
          2·
          8 months ago

          Fair point. I don’t know how their metal gates work, so safety came to mind.

          edit: corrected Freudian slip.