The rise in retail crime in California is taking its toll on businesses. In a recent move, some Safeway stores in the Bay Area have removed the self-checkout option, which means shoppers will no longer have the option to pay for goods at a self-service kiosk.
Safeway issued a statement to media outlets confirming the removal of some of its self-checkout machines in stores across the county. The company, however, did not say which particular stores would be affected or how many.
