Target Implements 10-Item Limit at Self-Checkouts Nationwide

The new policy aims to streamline shopping experiences and manage inventory loss, following a successful pilot program.

Target has rolled out new self-checkout limits, requiring customers to have 10 items or less at most of its nearly 2,000 stores across the U.S.
The initiative aims to enhance efficiency and customer experience, with express self-checkout available during peak shopping times.
The move is part of Target's broader strategy to address long lines and theft, although the pilot program was not specifically aimed at reducing theft.
Feedback from customers during the pilot phase indicated a preference for a quick, contactless shopping experience, leading to more efficient checkouts.
Other retailers, including Walmart and Dollar General, are also implementing measures to manage self-checkout usage and combat inventory shrink.