DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Kroger has announced an ambitious plan to install new self-scan checkout systems, expand its general merchandise and clothing line while closing some stores.
The Dallas Morning News reports 400 Kroger stores nationwide, including 19 in North Texas, will get new technology that will take human grocery checkers out of the shopping process. Called Scan, Bag, Go, shoppers will use their Kroger Plus cards to scan and bag their own groceries with no payment transaction necessary. The Kroger Plus cards will be linked to personal credit cards.
Kroger announced a strategy it calls “Restock Kroger” last fall, aiming to increase profits by $400 million and $4 billion in free cash flow by 2020. Part of the strategy is to reduce costs. Some underperforming stores are closing while new ones are popping up across the country.
The Dallas Morning News lists the following North Texas Kroger Locations among those to receive Bag, Scan, Go technology beginning in March:
Allen 1212 E Bethany Drive
Allen 1210 N Greenville Avenue
Bartonville 3400 FM 407
Carrollton 4038 Old Denton Road
Crowly 1004 S. Crowly Road
Dallas 10677 E Northwest Highway
Dallas 4142 Cedar Springs
Euless 1060 N Main
Flower Mound 2709 Cross Timbers
Fort Worth 12600 N Beach Street
Frisco 7500 Preston Road
Frisco 4851 Legacy Drive
Keller 976 Keller Parkway