{"id":202685,"date":"2026-03-03T20:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/202685\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:21:07","slug":"sacramento-natural-foods-co-op-launches-self-checkout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/202685\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op launches self-checkout"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op in Newton Booth has launched a self-checkout in an effort to improve its customer experience, the grocery store announced on social media.<\/p>\n

Known for its fresh and organic produce and food, the grocery store on 2820 R St is rolled out installation of self-checkout stands Monday. Self-checkout was announced in February.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new option is designed to provide added convenience during busy times, while our team continues to offer the friendly, personal service that makes the co-op special!\u201d the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op wrote on social media.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Zach Zach Clevenger buys produce at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op\u2019s new location at 29th and R streets. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com <\/p>\n

The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op has a long legacy in Sacramento, starting out as a food-buying club in 1972, according to its website.<\/a> The club later open a storefront for bulk foods on 16th and P streets. A year later, the co-op established its board of directors and began hiring employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve come a long way from our buying club days,\u201d it said on its website. \u201cBut we stay true to our cooperative roots with the multitude of discussions on product selection, member services, retail practices and ethical issues that take place every day in our business.\u201d<\/p>\n

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