Sam’s Club announced plans to remove all self-checkout kiosks and traditional checkout lanes nationwide, including Corpus Christi locations. The retail warehouse chain will rely solely on its app-based “Scan & Go” system, which allows customers to scan and pay for items as they shop.
The move is part of a broader effort to, ” redefine the club model and set a new standard in retail. ” Sam’s Club introduced the concept at its Grapevine, Texas store, where AI technology verifies purchases through image classification as customers exit. That means receipt checkers will also be phased out.
Sam’s Club plans to eliminate all checkout lanes and self-checkout in favor of Scan & Go
Shoppers in Corpus Christi shared mixed feelings. Grant Grisham, a Sam’s Club member, said he’s already used to Scan & Go but expressed concern for people who aren’t as comfortable with technology.
“That’s probably the biggest concern, really,” Grisham said. “Older people are not really up to date on modern technology.”…