“That means notebook computers could immediately retrieve any images captured at checkout counters or inside stores.”

“We got to choose a sweet for under 10 pence and she always, without fail, abandoned us at the checkout.”

“There will be displays, T-shirts and no smoking information leaflets available at every checkout.”

“We didn't allow people into the store because it would have caused chaos at the checkouts.”

“The supermarket had adapted all its checkouts to handle both currencies during the changeover period.”

“The checkouts were populated by a mixture of young girls and housewives, and for the most part they mothered me rotten.”