Lowe’s Canada looks to self-checkout

With staffing shortages continuing to impact all industries, Lowe’s Canada is rolling out self-service checkout points in its stores. The majority of stores in its network will be equipped with the stations by 2025, Le Journal de Montréal reports. “We’re starting with the big boxes this year; afterward the smaller stores and also the affiliates, who are independent, if they wish,” president Tony Cioffi explained. The company, Cioffi said, has no intention of phasing out cashier positions, but he wants to concentrate more staff on store floors to assist customers.