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Tiv Taam Introduces Weight-Based Checkout to Replace Traditional Cash Registers
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First reported by Mako · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
Tiv Taam is replacing traditional cash registers with a new system that scans products as they enter the cart and uses a scale for final checkout. This change, driven by a severe cashier shortage, is already active in two branches and will expand to all stores within eight months, freeing space for new brand stores.
- 01Tiv Taam replaces traditional cash registers with weight-based checkout scanning products into carts.
- 02New system active in two branches, to expand to all stores within 6-8 months except one staffed register per store.
- 03Technology similar to Osher Ad’s handheld scanning but will be the main checkout method at Tiv Taam.
- 04Change driven by severe shortage of cashiers and legal restrictions on foreign workers operating registers.
- 05Freed space will be used to open new "Mizrah U'Ma'arav" brand stores owned by the group.
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