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Labor is the biggest expense for businesses, and anything that increases number of man hours means higher costs.

Plastic wrapped items make it very easy for customers to shop themselves with minimal interaction from staff and for the store to still guarantee cleanliness standards. I can only imagine that people coming in with their own containers will require more staff to follow proper protocols in dispensing items and whatnot, resulting in higher costs.



the nut dispenser aisle in many grocery stores is unmanned and not a loss leader by any means. one need only bring their own vessel.


"only bring their own vessel" is easier task only for who comes by car.




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