Baby boomers hate 10 things about today's grocery stores

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.
Why it matters
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.
- 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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