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I heard about that. Local news interviewed a 7-11 owner who said he's toast because they're so low-margin to begin with, and shoplifting is already high. Maybe
by JudgeWapner 7y ago
I heard about that. Local news interviewed a 7-11 owner who said he's toast because they're so low-margin to begin with, and shoplifting is already high. Maybe one good thing that could come from this: stores move to either online-pickup only, or browse large posters/catalogs in the store and scan what you want, then pick up from the cashier. Products are located in a warehouse divided from customers and they pack your bags for you. 0 shoplifting loss (yes employees could steal), but the benefit for me is more efficient shopping.
- massysett 7y agoThe browse then pickup concept is an old one. Service Merchandise and Best did it years ago. They’re out of business so maybe it didn’t work so well. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalog_merchant https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalog_merchant
- JudgeWapner 7y agoThey had tablets in the 90's. They never took off so it's obviously not a viable product.