Aramark Collegiate Hospitality opens Amazon Just Walk Out tech powered store at Lesley University

An Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered store has opened at Lesley University in the US.

Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Its students can now experience a frictionless shopping experience on campus, with the likes of snacks and drinks available to buy.

In a LinkedIn post, Brisbane Vaillancourt, Regional Vice President at Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, said: “Today (Friday, 16th February) we opened our first Just Walk Out Store in the Northeast, at Lesley University. Students can now access fresh food, 24/7 and use their meal plan.”

“Technology sure is changing the game in higher ed and it’s tons of fun being a part of it!”

Milestone

In October of last year, Amazon opened its 100th third party store powered by Just Walk Out technology.

In a LinkedIn post, Ritu Subash, Principal PM - Physical Stores Tech - Just Walk Out at Amazon, said:

“Milestones like these make the work we do worth it! On to the next 100.”

Alongside university campuses, the tech can be found in airports, stadiums, schools, grocery and convenience stores around the world.

Further details here.

World first

The world’s first checkout-free store using Just Walk Out technology in a healthcare location, recently launched in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust – in partnership with One Retail and noviniti.

Part of the new two-storey Main Entrance and Admin Hub under construction at the Princess Royal Hospital, the Market Express store will be accessible to Telford patients, visitors and staff.

A customer enters the store by using their credit card, debit card or mobile wallet at the entry gate. The technology detects what the shopper takes from or returns to shelves and creates a virtual shopping session.

When they’re done, they can leave the store without waiting in line. The credit card, debit card or mobile wallet they used to enter the store is charged for items taken.

The store provides a range of hot and cold food to go, such as sandwiches and salads, as well as sundries such as chilled meals and groceries, and even toiletries. Guests can also obtain hot beverages from Change

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In addition, a newly opened Costa Coffee store will serve the same beverages and range of food as its high street stores, including toasties and breakfast items.

This will also include self-service kiosks, a Click & Collect service available via the Costa Club app, and a partnership with Too Good to Go, helping minimise food waste.