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In terms of checkout time, does one retail format have a sustainable advantage relative to other retail formats?

I understand what a sustainable advantage is, but am having difficulty explaining how Wal-Mart compares to other retail formats.

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None of the checkout formats have a "sustainable advantage". Over time, if the format is successful, it will be copied by other retailers and then it ceases to be an advantage anymore. Self checkouts is a perfect ...

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