Cannon Beach, AZ 37 acre mixed use development offers guests Zippin tech powered autonomous store

Cannon Beach, AZ, a new mixed use destination in the US, is deploying Zippin’s checkout-free shopping experience.

Spanning 37 acres, Cannon Beach is anchored by the Revel Surf park, the world’s first to feature both a large traveling wave and a stationary rapid surf wave.

The development also includes a four story hotel, office buildings, co-working spaces, a fitness centre, experiential dining, retail shops, and community spaces complete with fire pits, cabanas, splash pads, and outdoor games.

With Zippin’s checkout-free technology, guests can enter, pick up what they need, and leave, whether they’re grabbing a post-surf snack or stocking up on essentials. The autonomous store will be placed in the Cloud 7 Family Entertainment Center at Cannon Beach AZ.

"Cannon Beach is creating something truly extraordinary - an immersive blend of innovation and unforgettable experiences," says Krishna Motukuri, CEO and Co-Founder at Zippin. "Incorporating our checkout-free technology enhances the way guests experience this remarkable destination. We're proud to partner with Cannon Beach to make frictionless retail a core part of their vision."

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Zippin was among the finalists at the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended last month’s gathering.