Retail

Aramark teams with Zippin on checkout free stores at Houston stadium

Image courtesy of Zippin.

March 1, 2022

Aramark Corp. has teamed with Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technology, to open the second Zippin-powered store in Houston's NRG Stadium, according to a press release. The Ice House Express locations offer an entirely checkout-free shopping experience.

Aramark has worked with Zippin since 2020 to expand the footprint of checkout-free shopping and accelerate its adoption at sports venues and stadiums across the U.S.

The Zippin-powered Ice House Express stores at NRG Stadium — located on the first level, sections 120 and 140 — allow shoppers to tap a credit card to enter a store and then select the items they want. Zippin's AI software automatically identifies the items, using overhead cameras and sensors, and adds them to a virtual shopping cart. The consumer can put the items in their pocket, bag or purse, or simply carry them out. No checkout is required. When they exit, the purchases are automatically charged and a receipt is available online.