JCPenney to Get Rid of Check-Out Counters and Clerks, Use Self Check-Out Machines and RFID Chips
Struggling retailer JCPenney is making some big changes that will affect customers and its clerks. The store is getting rid of its check-out counters.
CEO Ron Johnson said it will remove check-out counters in stores and replace them with a system that won’t require clerks. It’s all part of an effort to return the department store chain to profitability.
Shoppers will be able to use self check-out machines, similar to those found in grocery stores.
JCPenney is also planning to replace traditional bar codes on price tags with high-tech radio frequency identification, or “RFID” chips to make purchases faster.