SPC sales up 50% as the public steps in

[i-need-a-martini]

I like this kind of story.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/spc-sunday-campaign-boosts-sales-for-spc-ardmona-20140210-32cso.html

[j*oono]

I like being my own check out chic.  Supermarkets have already reduced the number of aisles at the checkout they have open.  I would never go through the self serve if I had a trolley load and neither would most people I think. 

The self checkout is for people that have a few items.  All of those extra checkout machines need to be maintained so there is extra employment.  

[lloydslights]

I used to be a check-out chick.   

The day I scan my own groceries will be the day the supermarkets give me a discount for doing it.

Next thing, they'll want me to fill shelves!  Or unload the truck!

DEB

[polksaladallie]

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@freshwaterbeach wrote:

I don't use the self scans.......they cost checkouts their job.

I am constantly 'invited' to use them.....I say no thanks, one day these will cost you your job.

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I answer, "The shoplifter's checkout?  No thanks".    If the person doesn't disappear immediately, I add that you and the person/s at that checkout could open another couple of regular checkouts if you want to get us through faster.

[lloydslights]

That was before scanners.  I had to key in the prices.  And I had a "packer" bagging the goods.  Each item was priced with a pricing gun as it was put on the shelves.  However, the shopper had to check items against the docket for mistaken key amounts.  

DEB

[lloydslights]

And they had "Little Golden Books" instead of chocolates for grizzling kids.

DEB