The most dreaded part of most consumers shopping trip is the checkout counter.
With self-service efforts showing lackluster enthusiasm, retailers are exploring several high-tech options, including shopping carts that “check out” items the instant they are placed in the cart. One model will allow consumers to E-mail their shopping list so that their shopping knows what to look for.
In some cases, the interface is literally at your feet. Or, more precisely, under your feet.
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