# Automated Independent Grocer Checkouts Homeland Has Implemented the Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcheckout-system References: [progressivegrocer](https://progressivegrocer.com/independent-grocer-adopts-toshiba-self-checkout-pos-systems) & [commerce.toshiba](https://commerce.toshiba.com/?urile=wcm:path:/en-us/home/hardware/self-checkout) Independent grocery store chain Homeland has announced that it will be deploying the [Toshiba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-kiosk) Self-Checkout System 7 throughout its stores in order to accelerate the number of customers that can pay in a contact-free manner. The move comes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and will help the grocer to continue operations in a safe manner, while also providing customers a service that will enhance their feeling of security. The [POS system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toteai) is capable of handling the entire checkout process and can be easily cleaned between uses to ensure adherence to suggested cleaning protocols. VP of IT at Homeland Chris Smith spoke on the rollout of the Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7 saying, "Implementing Toshiba’s POS and self-checkout systems in our stores is definitively improving our shopping experience. As a community-centric and employee-run organization, it is vitally important to deliver elite service to every customer. Toshiba is helping us accomplish this objective. Whether completing transactions through self-checkout or via traditional lanes, our customers appreciate the convenience and simplicity Toshiba has made possible.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contact-free Checkout:** The implementation of contact-free checkout systems is rapidly becoming the norm and retailers should explore innovative ways to make this process efficient and effective - **POS and Self-checkout Integration:** Integrating point-of-sale and self-checkout systems can drastically enhance the in-store experience for customers and increase operational efficiency for retailers. - **Hygienic and Easy-to-clean Systems:** The demand for easy-to-clean and hygienic checkout systems has increased significantly, providing opportunities for retailers to innovate and develop new technologies or cleaning processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** The implementation of self-checkout systems and enhanced POS technologies is disrupting and transforming the retail industry. - **Technology:** Innovations in self-checkout and point-of-sale systems are providing new opportunities for technology companies to partner with retailers and develop new, cutting-edge solutions. - **Cleaning and Sanitization:** The increased demand for hygienic checkout systems has opened up opportunities for companies specializing in cleaning and sanitization to develop new products or services tailored for the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-kiosk.md) - [Grocery Store Accessibility Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfservice-checkouts.md) - [Ultra-Speedy Self-Checkout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecrs-quickcheck.md) - [Compact Automated Retail Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneview-selfcheckout.md) - [Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bora-bora-pos-system.md) - [Contactless Self-Checkout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-consoles.md) - [Mobile Retail Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcx-m7.md) - [Checkout-Free Convenience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia.md) - [AI Checkout Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-checkout-lines.md)