First time ever I saw a line at the shop and scan aisle, but it moved quickly much faster than the self scan aisles where shoppers have to zipper in to one of 8 checkouts.
I did use a cashier yesterday instead of shop and scan as my phone was forgotten and left on my desk. I’m not crazy about self scan checkout it tends to infuriate me with its barked commands and touchiness. Lol!
So I and my loaded cart head to a cashier line and I overheard the middle aged dude behind me grumbling about waiting and how he remembers the good old days when all the lanes were staffed with cashiers. It’s my turn to greet the cashier when I see a sign thanking customers for their patience and if you’d like to see more lanes open please apply for a job. At what they pay? And for limited hours? Good luck!