Originally Posted by
ecs0013
It was a pilot in the Michigan and Northern Indiana locations, but I think is now chainwide (added it in Indianapolis within the last year or so). I tried it, but usually only get a few things at a time and there's enough self-checkout stations that it's usually quicker just to scan everything when checking out. I could see the usefulness if the cart is full, you use reusable bags, and they have self-checkout lanes.
Thanks. Meijer has typically adopted new technologies readily. For instance, they installed U-Scan self-checkout lanes in the late 1990s, and they have been good about contactless and EMV support since early on.
I don't know if the horse will ever accept contactless payments though.
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Here is the reference for those not from the Midwest.)