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Self-checkout machines, once hailed as a solution to labor shortages, are now facing a surge in theft, with 27% of users admitting to purposely skipping scans. This rise in deliberate theft, driven by high prices on essentials, is particularly prevalent among higher earners. Retailers are feeling the pinch, with shoplifting increasing by 19% last year and some stores, like Dollar General, even removing self-checkout options. The future of self-checkout is uncertain as retailers grapple with rising theft and frustration.

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