Something strange is happening in the aisles of America's biggest retailer. Walk into certain Walmart locations today and you might notice something absent, something that seemed like the future of ...

Walmart’s recent decision to eliminate self-checkout stations from select locations has sent shockwaves through the retail industry, marking a significant departure from the automation trend that has ...

Self checkout was billed as a revolution in retail—a way for shoppers to save time, avoid long lines and, possibly, see lower prices. There is a big question as to the accuracy of those claims.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chris Walton is a Target executive-turned reporter who covers retail. Busy Self checkout vs busy cashier check out at Target Store ...

A proposed bill in California could lead to fewer self-checkout kiosks in the Golden State. Senate Bill 1446, part of a bill package introduced by state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas in February, would ...