Retailers Push Back Against Self-Checkout Theft Laws

Large retailers like Target and Walmart oppose a new law requiring stricter oversight of self-checkout lanes, citing operational costs and convenience concerns. The proposed legislation aims to curb retail theft by increasing staff monitoring, item caps, and potentially removing kiosks altogether.

Source: https://www.ksstradio.com/2025/10/target-and-walmart-push-back-on-new-retail-theft-laws-citing-self-checkout-losses