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Astro Baltics self-checkout at Tartu, Estonia.

Six reasons why self-checkout is beneficial for your store

Nowadays, self-checkouts are becoming increasingly popular in stores and markets. This is simply because they offer customers the convenience of shopping without having to wait in line and provide store owners with an opportunity to increase sales and improve customer experience. But there is more to self-checkouts than just that. Here are six reasons why investing in self-checkout can be beneficial for your company.

Increased Sales

Self-checkouts enable you to sell more in a shorter period of time, as customers don’t have to wait in line or interact with cashiers. This allows you to generate more revenue and make more profits in less time. Additionally, self-checkouts can also free up staff from checkout duties so that they can focus on other tasks like stocking shelves or helping customers find what they need.

Self-checkouts can also be used for effective upselling. Upselling is a technique that has been used in retail for many years. It is the process of influencing customers to buy related products to their initially planned purchase. This can be done in a number of ways, such as suggesting an upgraded version of an item they’re already buying or providing add-ons like warranties or service plans. By doing this, you can increase your sales and profits while also providing a better customer experience. Up-sells can be multiple layers deep, but the customer controls the flow.

Improved Customer Experience

Customers enjoy the convenience of being able to shop without waiting in line, which leads to better customer satisfaction levels. In addition, self-checkouts are intuitive and easy to use, making them perfect for those who want a quick and hassle-free shopping experience. Quick interaction through the touchscreen delights the customer, and a pre-planned journey offers a personalised experience where customers are able to go from order to pay at a pace they decide.

Reduced Operational Costs

Self-checkouts are designed to be more effective than manual processes like checking out with a cashier because they eliminate the need for human interaction during the checkout process, allowing customers to complete their transactions quickly. Furthermore, self-checkouts also reduce the amount of time it takes for employees to stock shelves, freeing up more time for them to focus on other tasks.

Easier Inventory Management

Using a self-checkout can make it easier for businesses to manage their inventory since all purchases are tracked electronically through the POS (Point of Sale). This makes it easier for businesses to keep track of products coming in and out of their stores as well as identify trends in customer behaviour and habits over time which can be used for future marketing campaigns or product selection decisions. Self-checkouts integrated with POS provide store owners with real-time data about inventory levels, allowing them to keep better track of their stock.

Improved Scalability

Because most modern self-checkouts are compact, businesses have the ability to add & remove checkouts according to sales volume. This flexibility allows businesses to adjust & optimize their operations according to current needs and demands. It is important to note that kiosks should be ideally placed to allow for maximised traffic flow, visibility, and security.

Loyalty, Insights and Analytics

Loyalty programs have been created as a means of rewarding loyal customers who frequently shop at the store. With self-checkouts, businesses can set up automated loyalty flows, whether it’s frictionless sign-up, one-time discount or comprehensive loyalty system, where customers receive points every time they purchase an item. This helps build customer loyalty by incentivizing shoppers who prefer using self-checkouts over traditional methods. By leveraging intelligent insights and actionable analytics, businesses can gain a greater understanding of customer behaviour, preferences and buying patterns. For example, customer checkout speed, re-occurring purchase patterns, and identifying high-value customer behaviour. This data can be used to optimize customer experience and drive sales.


Self-checkouts are becoming increasingly popular and for a good reason. They offer a number of benefits for both businesses and customers alike.

Ultimately it all comes down to efficiency — getting more done in less time — which is exactly what self-checkout offers for merchants today.

So if you’re looking to streamline operations & increase profits, a self-checkout may be just what you need.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00.

Learn more about our self-service solutions here.

Phone: +372 628 0000
E-mail: info@astrobaltics.eu

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