Coles to test 12-item limit on self-service checkouts as supermarket giant fights theft

Coles will test out a 12-item limit on self-service checkouts as the supermarket giant battles self-scanning theft.
The company announced on Thursday that it would trial the limit at a small number of stores.
"We have found customers with small baskets can generally complete their shopping faster by using self-scanning checkouts, where there is always a team member on hand to assist," a Coles spokesman said.
Shoppers with more than 12 items will be directed to traditional belted checkouts. Sydney Morning Herald – Read more…