QR Code Chaos: Belarusian Supermarket Sparks Consumer Outrage

Baranovichi, Belarus: Frustration Mounts Over New QR Code System at Euroopt Supermarkets Shoppers in Baranovichi, Belarus, are expressing growing frustration with a new QR code system implemented at Euroopt supermarkets. The system requires customers using self-checkout kiosks to scan a QR code in addition to the standard barcode on certain products. One shopper, Katia Anya, captured her experience in a TikTok video that has gone viral, highlighting the difficulties faced by older customers. "I encountered this idiocy today for the first time," Anya stated in her video. "Besides scanning the barcode, you need to scan a QR code. It's torture, especially for older people." The video shows Anya struggling to scan the codes, and at one point, the screen displays an error message indicating a weight discrepancy. Another shopper, an elderly woman interviewed by Anya, expressed similar sentiments, stating, "I don't understand this." The video has sparked a debate on social media about the practicality and accessibility of the new system, with many users echoing Anya's concerns. While Euroopt has not yet issued a public statement on the matter, the widespread negative reaction suggests a need for improved implementation or further explanation of the system's purpose and functionality. The incident underscores the importance of considering the needs of all consumers when introducing new technologies.

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