Self Checkout
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Self Checkout has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Toast (Feb 2026). A major comedic segment centers on self-checkout errors, 'self-checkout tax,' and labor/benefits jokes.
Self-checkouts (SCOs), also known as assisted checkouts (ACOs) or self-service checkouts, are machines that allow customers to complete their own transaction with a retailer without using a staffed checkout. When using SCOs, customers scan item barcodes before paying for their purchases without needing one-to-one staff assistance. Self-checkouts are used mainly in supermarkets, although they are sometimes also found in department or convenience stores. Most self-checkout areas are supervised by
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Toast |
| Field | Retail operations |
Who talks about Self Checkout on podcasts?
Self Checkout came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Toast.
- Memoirs Of A Daddy: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 on The Toast (Feb 2026)
What is Self Checkout mentioned alongside?
Self Checkout is most often mentioned alongside Target, Robac and Palm Beach.
Affiliated with: Target
Mentioned together: Robac, Palm Beach, Curtis Wayne Wright, Abigail Shrier, ML, VR, Free Will, William Franklin, Jackson Claude, Target