Below is an article regarding a familiar topic, namely Walmart and self-checkouts. 
Walmart trialed a major change in Missouri; removing self-checkouts and bringing people back to the registers. The results were visible immediately… thefts, police visits, and arrests plummeted. It prompted the company and others in the industry to consider whether automation has gone too far.
Many consumers seem to appreciate once again having a real person at the checkout instead of just a machine that acts up. You can read more about these matters in the story behind the link. 
