# Cashierless Dollar Stores Dollar General is Testing a Set of Self-Checkout-Only Stores By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-general-stores References: [retaildive](https://www.retaildive.com/news/dollar-general-piloting-self-checkout-only-stores/624559/) & [dollargeneral](https://www.dollargeneral.com/?gfd)  [Dollar General](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-general-and-doordash) announced a new set of retail Dollar General stores that forego human cashiers for more self-checkout booths. According to the Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Owen, the pilot test will span 200 different locations across the United States. The company believes that automation and self-service solutions are smooth, reliable ways to reduce the number of time customers spend at checkout. The company stated that this pilot test is a response to reduced profits and rising costs caused by the stresses of the supply chain. The implementation of [self-checkout systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfservice-checkouts) allows employees to focus on other on-the-job tasks such as restocking, cleaning, and more. If the pilot test is successful, Dollar General will slowly expand the number of [self-checkout-only stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24-expansion) as it continues to test the efficacy of the system. Image Credit: Dollar General ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cashierless Stores:** The trend towards cashierless stores presents opportunities for retailers to reduce costs, improve efficiency and customer experience through automation and self-service technology. - **Self-checkout Solutions:** Businesses can leverage self-checkout technology to streamline operations and reduce wait times, while offering their customers an enhanced shopping experience. - **Automation in Retail:** Retailers can benefit from implementing automation to reduce labor costs and improve store operations, while also providing customers with a more efficient and convenient shopping experience. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can utilize self-checkout technology to improve operations and reduce costs, while also enhancing the customer experience. - **Supply Chain Management:** The use of automation and self-service solutions can potentially mitigate the challenges faced by supply chain managers, such as reduced profits and rising costs. - **Technology:** The trend towards automation and self-service technology presents opportunities for tech companies to develop innovative products and solutions to meet the changing needs of retailers and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cashier-Free Grocery Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24.md) - [Checkout-Free Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldigo.md) - [On-Demand Dollar Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-general-and-doordash.md) - [Dollar Store Cash-Back Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-general-and-ibotta.md) - [Convenience Store Self-Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-checkout-technology.md) - [App-Supported Seamless Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-4.md) - [AI Checkout Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-checkout-lines.md) - [Checkout-Free Convenience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia.md) - [Employee-Free Smart Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores.md)