SNEAK PEEK
Having worked as a grocery cashier before modern scanning technology and being a frequent Walmart shopper, I've always been interested in innovations that might speed up the checkout process. I became a self-checkout enthusiast years ago, finding it faster than waiting for cashiers in addition to modern checkout lanes not making it easy for the customer to help with bagging. Despite my efficiency, Walmart trips still took at least an hour, so I was intrigued when I heard about "Scan & Go" programs. After trying Walmart's version for two months, I abandoned it due to several frustrations: the $14 monthly fee, having to use my own phone instead of store-provided scanners, the app's poor scanning capabilities, and random security checks that confused employees.
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