The decline of the cashier began when supermarkets started installing self-scanners at checkout lines. That technology, however, was always aimed at people buying just a few items, not those with full ...

The news that technology powerhouse Microsoft is working on cashier-less technology that could help retailers compete with Amazon Go signals a major advance in this area. Still, questions remain about ...

Don’t weep for those cashiers. They’re headed to more productive, better-paying jobs. And you’re headed to better customer service.

In late 2016, e-commerce giant Amazon unveiled the ultimate grocery store for introverts -- a cashier-less store in Seattle where customers simply walk in, take what they need, and walk out, with ...