MareCat wrote:
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> MareCat said...
>>
>>> What's to prevent someone from just dropping an item into a shopping bag
>>> without scanning it first?
>>>
>>> Mary
>>
>> Mary,
>>
>> They neglected to bring up that "MINOR" detail.
>>
>> Andy
>
> OK, I got curious and did a search on the Food TV site. This particular
> piece was featured on an episode of Unwrapped about supermarkets. Food Lion
> is the chain implementing this technology.
>
> Googled and found this info: http://tinyurl.com/ztcby
>
> Still doesn't answer my question, though...
>
> Mary
>
>

Just supposition: they may put a scale in the cart, like the self-check
out bagging area. This means you will have to be careful not to bump
your purse or anything else into the area or you'll set off an alarm. Ugh.

More bottom-lining to reduce employee costs. Soon there won't be anyone
live in the supermarket except for the people in the bank kiosks. :-(

gloria p