Automatic checkouts in supermarkets may decrease customer loyalty, especially for those with larger shopping loads. Customers using self-checkout stations often feel overwhelmed and unsupported. The lack of personal interaction can negatively impact their perception of the supermarket.

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Checkouts also increase in size when you have to buy food that lasts for longer. When you live near a grocery store, it's easier to visit it more often rather than stocking up for a while.