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Walmart changes checkout in NJ

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July 17, 2025

Walmart is introducing significant changes to its checkout process in various stores across the U.S., with a notable shift toward a "Scan & Go" system, according to a WOBM report. The system is being tested in some locations, including several in New Jersey.

The "Scan & Go" system allows customers to use the Walmart app on their smartphones to scan items as they shop. Upon completion, users can check out directly through the app, bypassing traditional checkout lines. In some test stores, the availability of self-checkout lanes is being limited to Walmart+ members, encouraging subscription service enrollment.

In New Jersey, stores in high-traffic areas such as Edison, Freehold and Secaucus are reportedly among the early adopters of the Scan & Go feature. This transition suggests that shoppers in these areas may encounter fewer traditional self-checkout kiosks and a greater emphasis on mobile-based transactions.

Walmart states the changes are intended to expedite the checkout process, enhance the overall shopping experience and mitigate theft. Further expansionto more New Jersey stores is anticipated if the checkout system proves effective.