(Photo provided by and used with permission from WinCo Foods)
My pal Keri found me on Facebook today and told me she had spied a self checkout lane in our local WinCo store! I have to admit, sometimes the lines at WinCo can be large, particularly during peak shopping times, so I was excited at the possibility of getting in and out quick of WinCo (you know – for those times I just want to buy a few items in bulk or pick up a few hot coupon deals).
I decided to check in with my contacts at WinCo to see if our store was just lucky, or if all WinCo stores should expect to see this roll out. Here’s what I learned.
- Self checkout stations will be rolling out to all WinCo locations over the next 18 months.
- The self checkout stations are implemented in response to customer feedback. In no way will they replace any employees.
- Two traditional check stands at a far end have been replaced with 6 self checkout stations.
- Self checkout is intended for customers with smaller orders (of about 15 items or less).
- Self checkout times may vary by location .
- Yes! You can checkout with your bakery, deli, produce and bulk items!
- Each stand is equipped with a scale.
- Yes! You can use coupons at self checkout – you’ll just require a clerk’s assistance (verify coupon scanned matches item purchased, give stand the okay to provide discount).
- You’ll have the same payment options at self checkout – debit, cash, EBT will be the fastest. Remember that WinCo does not accept credit card payments.
- Employees will be on hand to help you with the checkout process or answer any questions you may have.
If you’re planning a trip soon – make sure to print off this hot $10 off $50 WinCo printable coupon (good at participating Washington and Oregon stores only) and check out this extensive list of deals Lori scouted out at her local WinCo store this week.
What do you think? Will this make you more inclined to consider WinCo for those quick trips?
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