Elderly residents in Bridgwater, England, are boycotting supermarkets like Asda and M&S in protest of the increasing reliance ...

Self-checkout tills were first introduced in the UK in the early 2000s, with major supermarket chains such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda rolling them out to improve efficiency and reduce queues.

This appears in every store as long as you are using a self service checkout. Asda confirmed the shorthand and agreed it was a "funny coincidence" for the region to enjoy. Eagle-eyed Redditors ...

Correction 12 March 2025: A previous version of this article said self-service checkouts were in 96% of supermarkets worldwide. This has been amended. Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices ...

It joins Asda in the move, which has already rolled out the change. The self-checkout marks the second significant ...

An Asda spokesperson said: “We want all customers to have a positive experience when using our self-checkouts. Our colleagues may ask customers for proof of purchase if they are unsure whether ...

Asda shoppers have noticed a coincidental nod to Merseyside on their receipts. At the top of the paper you will find the word ...