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Baby boomers hate 10 things about today's grocery stores

First publishedAug 1, 19:29 UTC
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Grocery shopping has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, and not everyone is happy about it.Baby boomers — generally defined as those born between 1946 and 1964 — are particularly frustrated by many of today's grocery-store features, according to The Takeout. Technology-driven shopping is among their biggest complaints, along with several other modern grocery-store changes.TRADER JOE'S WORKERS SHUT DOWN LONG-RUNNING CHECKOUT LINE RUMOR: 'OVER-THE-TOP FRIENDLINESS'When asked to choose between self‑checkout and cashier‑assisted checkout — each with equal lines — 62% of respondents to a YouGov survey aged 65-plus said they preferred cashier-assisted checkout, compared to 34% who said they like self-checkout.Fifty percent of respondents aged 45-64 said they preferred checking out with a cashier, while 44% said they would choose self-checkout.

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A survey by The Takeout found that many baby boomers dislike several features of modern grocery stores. They complain about technology-driven shopping, such as self‑checkout lanes and digital price tags. Other frustrations include crowded aisles, lack of personal service, and changes in store layout.

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Understanding these preferences helps stores adapt to serve older shoppers while still attracting younger customers. It also highlights how technology can create a generational divide in everyday experiences.

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What percentage of baby boomers prefer cashier‑assisted checkout over self‑checkout when lines are equal?
About 62% chose cashier‑assisted checkout.
What are two common complaints baby boomers have about today's grocery stores?
They dislike technology‑driven features like self‑checkout and miss personal service from cashiers.
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