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Self Checkout Gone at Home Depot
Self Checkout Gone at Home Depot
Wrong!
Now they're calling it "Assisted Checkout."
They have someone assist the customer so they'll know how to do it their self the next time.
Now they're calling it "Assisted Checkout."
They have someone assist the customer so they'll know how to do it their self the next time.
I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years.
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ACO for Assisted Checkout?
I was at the self checkout on Home Depot last week and buying 10 little "T" fittings and 10 little 90 degree fittings (plumbing). Rather than scan each one in I asked the associate if there was a way to enter the quantity before I scan. He quickly poked a couple buttons and scanned two items and it was done. I asked what he did so I'd know for next time, and he said "Oh, customers aren't allowed to do that!", We have a special code.
I was at the self checkout on Home Depot last week and buying 10 little "T" fittings and 10 little 90 degree fittings (plumbing). Rather than scan each one in I asked the associate if there was a way to enter the quantity before I scan. He quickly poked a couple buttons and scanned two items and it was done. I asked what he did so I'd know for next time, and he said "Oh, customers aren't allowed to do that!", We have a special code.
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Can’t say I blame them.km1125 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:55 amACO for Assisted Checkout?
I was at the self checkout on Home Depot last week and buying 10 little "T" fittings and 10 little 90 degree fittings (plumbing). Rather than scan each one in I asked the associate if there was a way to enter the quantity before I scan. He quickly poked a couple buttons and scanned two items and it was done. I asked what he did so I'd know for next time, and he said "Oh, customers aren't allowed to do that!", We have a special code.
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Every time I shop there or Lowes, when I go to checkout, the employee waves me over and says "Let me check you out, it'll be faster." I must look old or like I'm a technophobe!
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I was at McDonalds the other day. Took a grandson there. Not something I normally do. I had to order on a touch screen and pay with a credit card. I did take a numbered place card that I punched in to my order and they brought the food out to the table since we were eating there.
At no point in the process did I step up to the counter and talk to an employee. The only interaction was when they brought the food out to the table.
At no point in the process did I step up to the counter and talk to an employee. The only interaction was when they brought the food out to the table.
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Re: Self Checkout Gone at Home Depot
As an introvert, I love the self-service kiosks at places. The fewer random people I have to talk to, the better!craig11152 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:46 amI was at McDonalds the other day. Took a grandson there. Not something I normally do. I had to order on a touch screen and pay with a credit card. I did take a numbered place card that I punched in to my order and they brought the food out to the table since we were eating there.
At no point in the process did I step up to the counter and talk to an employee. The only interaction was when they brought the food out to the table.
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And I've yet to run in to a touch screen with a bad attitude.teetoppz28 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:56 am
As an introvert, I love the self-service kiosks at places. The fewer random people I have to talk to, the better!
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The Canadian retail landscape is littered with the carcasses of US retailers who failed to make the grade in Canada. Lowes is the latest casualty. They sold off their Canadian business earlier this year and the new owners are now rebranding all the stores as Rona.teetoppz28 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:59 amEvery time I shop there or Lowes, when I go to checkout, the employee waves me over and says "Let me check you out, it'll be faster." I must look old or like I'm a technophobe!
Probably the most spectacular failure was Target. They lasted only a few months. Big Lots was another failure.
Right now, Best Buy and Dollar Tree are both struggling.
The two success stories were Walmart and Home Depot. Their pockets were deep enough to absorb losses for a few years until they got the Canadian market figured out.
I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years.
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I prefer Menards over Lowes and Home Depot. I'm always let down when I can't shop at Menards, as they are generally only in the northern states.Turkeytop wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:38 amThe Canadian retail landscape is littered with the carcasses of US retailers who failed to make the grade in Canada. Lowes is the latest casualty. They sold off their Canadian business earlier this year and the new owners are now rebranding all the stores as Rona.teetoppz28 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:59 amEvery time I shop there or Lowes, when I go to checkout, the employee waves me over and says "Let me check you out, it'll be faster." I must look old or like I'm a technophobe!
Probably the most spectacular failure was Target. They lasted only a few months. Big Lots was another failure.
Right now, Best Buy and Dollar Tree are both struggling.
The two success stories were Walmart and Home Depot. Their pockets were deep enough to absorb losses for a few years until they got the Canadian market figured out.
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I've always tried to support my local hardware store, often an independent, or perhaps an Ace franchise. They usually have employees that can give assistance if needed (often needed in my case), and pricing is comparable.
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Often you're money ahead at the small independent if you account for time saved in parking, getting help finding something you need and quick checkout.
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I love Ace Hardware. When we're in Florida that's my go to store for any jobs involving hardware. There's always someone who can give advice on how to do the job.
I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years.
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Ace would be the only hardware store around my area that would be considered "local." I don't mind using them, but they don't tend to keep a lot of items in stock. It's always "we can order it and it'll be here in 7-10 days" so I end up driving to Menards any way.
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That is the one advantage Ace has. I'd NEVER EVER ask someone at Home Depot, etc. how to do something! But the Ace employees generally know what they're talking about.
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And, at the store I go to in Florida a yellow Lab dog guards the front door and won't allow anyone to enter until they stop and pet her.teetoppz28 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:59 pmThat is the one advantage Ace has. I'd NEVER EVER ask someone at Home Depot, etc. how to do something! But the Ace employees generally know what they're talking about.
I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years.