Coen Markets offers checkout-free shopping option, powered by Grabango technology

US-based convenience chain Coen Markets has launched two checkout-free stores, in partnership with Grabango, at its Amoco sites in Oakdale and Southpark, PA.

bp previously announced a partnership with Grabango.

Amoco, a bp brand, will be the first to go live with the firm’s technology at Coen owned sites.

Shoppers use the Grabango app to pay for items without needing to stand in line or scan their items. They grab what they need and are billed in the app. Payment is contactless and automatic.

“We’re always looking at how technology can improve our shoppers’ experiences,” says Colin Dornish, VP of Consumer Experience and Innovation at Coen. "Grabango makes shopping fast and easy for them.”

"Checkout-free is quickly accelerating into the mainstream. Our recent slew of store launches, all turned up in rapid succession, is part of the industry's rapid expansion that we'll see in 2023," says Will Glaser, CEO at Grabango.

NEW CMO

Ken Fenyo recently joined Grabango as its first Chief Marketing Officer.

"Ken's appointment as CMO marks an important step in our journey, as well as a vote of confidence in our technology and market leadership," said Glaser.

"Ken has a proven track record creating and scaling transformative technology for retail and grocery, which makes him perfectly suited to lead Grabango marketing as we usher in a better and more convenient way to shop."

"Checkout-free is the future of retail, and it's clear that Grabango is the only player in the market right now with the technology and expertise to make it an everyday reality," said Fenyo.

"I am a firm believer that retailers have a huge opportunity to transform their businesses with frictionless technology. I am thrilled to join the team with the most innovative and scalable solution."

Fenyo joined from Coresight Research, where he served as President, Research & Advisory.

At McKinsey & Company, he led Consumer Markets for Fuel, McKinsey's startup practice.

Fenyo was previously CEO of the cloud-based digital coupon and loyalty platform YOU Technology.

As VP of Loyalty & Digital at The Kroger Co., highlights included launching the Kroger rewards loyalty programme, and overhauling its $100 million+ personalised marketing initiative.