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On 1/6/2016 8:26 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 1/5/2016 9:39 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> It may come. Some store have been testing a system where you carry a
>> scanner on the cart and scan as you go. At the register you just pay. I
>> don't know how it has been working but it is not widespread yet.
>>

> Stop&Shop have had that system for a few years now - very like the
> system used by Waitrose in the UK.


A couple of years ago I recall seeing that, but I still wonder how well
it is working. The two Stop & Shop in our area do not have it. If it
was a money saver I'd think they'd try to expand its use.