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App-Powered Checkout Stores

MAPCO Opened its First Checkout-Free Convenience Store

— December 17, 2022 — Business
MAPCO has announced its new checkout-free convenience store as a way to expedite the shopper experience and get consumers on their way faster than ever. The store is located in Brentwood, Tennessee where shoppers can simply enter the store, pick up what they need and check out via the Grabango app. The completely contactless shopper experience means consumers can perform the entire process themselves and doesn't require barcode scanning to further streamline how long checking out takes.

CEO of MAPCO Frederic Chaveyriat spoke on the new checkout-free convenience store saying, "We're excited to offer this game-changing checkout-free technology at our Brentwood location. We look forward to bringing the same great MAPCO products our Brentwood customers know and love with the added convenience of a checkout-free option."
Trend Themes
1. Checkout-free Convenience Stores - Creating and implementing checkout-free convenience stores can speed up the shopping experience and attract more consumers.
2. App-powered Shopping - The use of mobile apps to facilitate shopping can revolutionize the industry by providing faster and more convenient shopping experiences.
3. Contactless Shopping - Adopting contactless payment methods in physical stores and implementing strategies to minimize physical interaction can help boost consumer confidence and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can leverage on checkout-free technology to provide faster and more efficient shopping experiences for consumers, giving them an edge over competitors.
2. Technology - Technological advancements in mobile app development and contactless payment can drive innovation in the retail industry and disrupt traditional checkout systems.
3. Hospitality - Adopting contactless technologies can elevate the guest experience in the hospitality industry, where minimal physical interaction and speed of service are important factors.
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