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Checkout-Free Technology Expansions

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Grabango Introduces Checkout-Free Services at MAPCO Stores

— February 15, 2022 — Business
Grabango, a provider of checkout-free tech solutions, has teamed up with MAPCO, an American convenience store chain, to introduce checkout-free operations at several MAPCO locations throughout the country.

The rollout will begin in two of MAPCO's key Tennesse locations. According to the company, these two stores will adhere to a holistic "store of the future" experience, which will focus on allowing customers to "refresh and recharge." In addition, the new partnership marks the fifth major metro area in which Grabango will introduce its innovative tech services.

"Grabango's shopper-focused offering combined with their proven success in the market is why we've chosen them to help us execute on our shared vision," Frederic Chaveyriat, chief executive officer at MAPCO," said Frederic Chaveyriat, chief executive officer at MAPCO in a recent press release.

Image Credit: Grabango
Trend Themes
1. Checkout-free Technology Expansion - The expansion of checkout-free technology offers opportunities for companies to improve customer experiences and increase efficiency in retail operations.
2. Store of the Future - The holistic approach of the store of the future experience presents opportunities for companies to revolutionize brick-and-mortar retail and establish new industry standards.
3. Partnerships in Checkout-free Tech Solutions - Collaborations between checkout-free tech solution providers and retailers offer opportunities for both parties to create innovative experiences and increase market reach.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The checkout-free technology expansion provides a game-changing innovation opportunity for the retail industry to offer customers a more seamless and convenient shopping experience.
2. Convenience Stores - Adopting checkout-free technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for convenience stores to remain competitive and offer a differentiated experience to customers.
3. Technology - Partnerships between checkout-free tech solution providers and retailers provide opportunities for the technology industry to drive innovation and shape the future of retail.
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