Retailers Shake Up Self-Checkouts to Curb Irritation -- and Theft

Drudge Report— Retailers Shake Up Self-Checkouts to Curb Irritation -- and Theft (Second column, 15th story, link)

The Center Square—California lawmakers seek to limit self-checkout to reduce theft, combat racism. (The Center Square) - California lawmakers who say self-checkout, not thieves, are responsible for theft now want to limit the use of self-checkout machines. The union sponsoring the bill says there should be one employee for every two self-checkout stands, which would only be available for those purchasing 10 items or less, and that the use of anti-theft devices is a product of “racial bias.” Opponents say theft is caused by thieves, not self-checkout machines, and that a new...

CNBC—Organized retail theft ring that targeted Macy's, other retailers is charged in New York. Two New Yorkers were charged with possessing and reselling more than $1 million in stolen goods through their business in Midtown Manhattan.

PAHOMEPAGE—Three accused of retail theft at Target. WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three suspects are wanted after police say they stole gaming items from Target in Wilkes-Barre Township. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police, three men were caught stealing from Target on two separate days and incidents. On May 1 the suspect pictured below selected a gaming console hard drive, removed []