Self-checkout chaos in US city sparks new ‘2-to-1’ rule that will cut wait times for shoppers dramatically

SHOPPERS could soon see faster lines for self-checkout after years of chaos at stores sparked a new law.

More employees will be stationed at checkout lanes thanks to a measure brought forward to stop retail theft.

Long Beach, a city near Los Angeles, is taking steps to stop shoppers who steal store items by using self-checkout kiosks.

The city council voted to require a new staffing ratio in a local ordinance called “Safe Stores are Staffed Stores,” which marks the first of its kind in the US…

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