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        Amazon has launched a new RFID-enabled Just Walk Out self-checkout technology format, aimed primarily at clothing retailers. This enables customers to enter a store, pick up clothing items, and exit the store by tapping their credit or debit card or hovering their palm over an Amazon One biometrics payment device. Each item in the store is tagged with a unique RFID tag, which will be read by the RFID readers at the exit gate and automatically charged to the customer's preferred method of payment upon exiting the store.
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        Following a successful pilot earlier this year during several ice hockey games at Climate Pledge Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena in Seattle, Washington, the technology was launched at a merchandise store at the Lumen Field NFL stadium in Seattle.&nbsp;
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        The technology was developed in partnership with Avery Dennison, an RFID sensor and digital identification solutions developer.&nbsp;
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        Amazon&rsquo;s Just Walk Out technology is currently available at more than 70 Amazon-owned stores and more than 85 third-party retailers across the US, UK, and Australia.
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Amazon has introduced a new self-checkout technology called Just Walk Out, which is targeted towards clothing retailers. Customers can enter a store, select items, and leave by tapping their card or using a biometric payment device. Each clothing item has a unique RFID tag that is read by RFID readers at the exit, and the customer is automatically charged upon leaving. The technology was successfully tested at ice hockey games and was recently launched at a merchandise store in a Seattle NFL stadium. Amazon developed this technology in partnership with Avery Dennison. Just Walk Out is currently available at various Amazon-owned and third-party stores in the US, UK, and Australia.

Amazon launches RFID-powered ‘Just Walk Out’ format for clothing retailers and tech in NFL merchandise store

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Instacart has made several upgrades to its Caper Cart smart cart solutions, including improved AI models to enhance the performance and detection of suspicious activity. Customers can now order made-to-order items directly through the smart carts and are notified when their orders are ready for pickup. The carts also feature a new in-store rewards system, allowing stores to offer incentives to increase customer engagement. Additionally, Instacart has introduced a Caper Cart dock for storage and charging, supporting stacked charging. These upgrades come after Instacart's recent announcement of its IPO plans and its focus on enhancing its retail technology offering.

Instacart introduces Caper Cart updates, powered by enhanced AI models

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Mashgin, a self-checkout technology company, has expanded its partnership with Boise State University by installing six self-checkout kiosks at its athletics stadium. These touchless kiosks use AI to automatically identify items. This comes after the success of a previous partnership between the two, which saw the launch of a self-checkout kiosk at the university's Campus Market location. Self-checkout technology is becoming increasingly popular in sports and entertainment venues, with competitors like Amazon, Zippin, and Instacart also implementing similar systems in recent years.

Mashgin launches six self-checkout kiosks at Albertsons Stadium in Idaho

Amazon has teamed up with Grubhub to introduce a checkout-free convenience store at Loyola University in Maryland. Students can access the store by scanning a QR code on the Grubhub app and then pick up their purchases and exit the store without needing to go through a checkout process. The payment for the items will be charged to the method saved on the Grubhub app or the students' meal plan. This partnership allows Amazon to expand its services in universities by utilizing Grubhub's extensive network, as Grubhub already has partnerships with 300 higher education institutions.

Amazon and Grubhub to deploy checkout-free convenience store at Loyola University, Maryland

California-based smart cart provider, Instacart, has filed for an IPO and plans to start trading on the Nasdaq next month. The company has not disclosed the number of shares or the amount of capital it intends to raise. Sequoia Capital and D1 Capital Partners, who currently hold at least 5% of Instacart's stock, along with Norges Bank Investment Management and entities affiliated with TCV and Valiant Capital Management, have expressed interest in purchasing up to $400 million of shares in the IPO. Instacart has seen strong growth, with its gross transaction value growing at a CAGR of 80% from 2018 to 2022. PepsiCo has also committed to an investment of $175 million in a private placement. Instacart's valuation has varied, dropping from $39 billion in May 2021 to $10 billion in December 2022.

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Standard AI, also known as Standard Cognition, has announced its plans to integrate Google Cloud's Vertex AI tools into its portfolio of solutions. These solutions include point of sale (PoS), self-checkout, and AI-assisted checkout solutions. By utilizing Vertex AI's machine learning and GenAI capabilities, Standard AI aims to improve the speed, accuracy, and flexibility of its products. This partnership will also help Standard AI expand its product portfolio. Additionally, Standard AI will leverage Google Cloud's generative AI, PoS-assisted, and large language model capabilities to support its Vision OS, autonomous retail platform, and "Skip" self-checkout solutions.

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Amazon launches RFID-powered ‘Just Walk Out’ format for clothing retailers and tech in NFL merchandise store

Instacart introduces Caper Cart updates, powered by enhanced AI models

Mashgin launches six self-checkout kiosks at Albertsons Stadium in Idaho

Amazon and Grubhub to deploy checkout-free convenience store at Loyola University, Maryland

Instacart announces IPO plans

Standard AI integrated Google Cloud’s AI tools to enhance self-checkout capabilities

AiFi partners with University of San Diego to retrofit store with checkout-free technology

Amazon Just Walk Out to enable checkout-free shopping at Downtown Spirits

A2Z launches Cust2Mate USA

Amazon’s Just Walk Out and Amazon One-powered stores to be opened at Lumen Field stadium