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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Unveils New Food and Beverage Programs at Seven NBA and NHL Venues for 2023-24 Arena Season

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

(Location: Club 104)

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  • (Location: Club 104)
    Carbonara Mac n' Cheese (Canadian Tire Centre): Macaroni topped with Canadian cheese curds, sharp cheddar, Italian Grana Padano, and pork belly.
  • (Location: Stand 212)
    Texas Smoked Wagyu Stacker (Frost Bank Center): Smoked Wagyu tri-tip on sourdough bread with chipotle crema and jalapeño coleslaw.
  • (Location: Section 115)
    The New Fashioned (Capital One Arena): Ritual Zero Proof® Whiskey Alternative (non-alcoholic) with cherries, bitters, and simple syrup.
  • PPG Paints: PensGear will offer a variety of basics and collectibles for all ages this season with featured brands including YETI®, FrostBuddy.

Alan Flohr Joins Zippin as SVP of Revenue & Growth

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippin, a leading provider of checkout-free technology, today announced the addition of Alan Flohr as SVP of Revenue & Growth. Flohr brings decades of experience in driving rapid innovation and growth for leading-edge technology and service providers. He joins Zippin to deliver the revenue and growth goals of the company by accelerating the acquisition of new customers and continuing to expand Zippin's checkout-free presence with existing customers who have experienced incredible ROI with frictionless shopping.

Key Points: 
  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippin , a leading provider of checkout-free technology, today announced the addition of Alan Flohr as SVP of Revenue & Growth.
  • Flohr brings decades of experience in driving rapid innovation and growth for leading-edge technology and service providers.
  • He joins Zippin to deliver the revenue and growth goals of the company by accelerating the acquisition of new customers and continuing to expand Zippin's checkout-free presence with existing customers who have experienced incredible ROI with frictionless shopping.
  • "The potential is extraordinary and I have always been drawn to where technology meets business needs," said the newly appointed SVP of Revenue & Growth for Zippin.

Post-Pandemic Hangover Causing $555 Billion Headwinds for Brick and Mortar Retail as Shoppers Habitually Abandon Long Lines

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Friday, January 13, 2023

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research commissioned by Zippin, a leading provider of checkout-free technology, reveals that the real cost of waiting in line at the store goes far beyond time wasted, with 92 percent of retailers admitting that wait times at busy periods have had a negative impact on their companies' revenues. Based on these findings, designed to reveal the state of retail post-pandemic, Zippin calculates that retailers are facing a $555 billion headwind as a result of shoppers leaving checkout lines.

Key Points: 
  • Based on these findings, designed to reveal the state of retail post-pandemic, Zippin calculates that retailers are facing a $555 billion headwind as a result of shoppers leaving checkout lines.
  • 80 percent of shoppers said since the pandemic they have had to stand in line more often when shopping in a retail store.
  • Over two-thirds of brick and mortar retailers said that the current tight labor market (where many find it hard to hire retail crew) is negatively impacting their revenues.
  • This, combined with the resulting long wait times at the checkout line, is causing a double whammy for retailers' bottom line.

ASM Global Names Veteran Entertainment and Sports Executive Gary Jacobus President of Business Development for U.S. and Latin America

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

ASM Global the worlds leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy has named Gary Jacobus as president, business development, to oversee the companys rapidly expanding business development and account-retention footprint across the Americas.

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  • ASM Global the worlds leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy has named Gary Jacobus as president, business development, to oversee the companys rapidly expanding business development and account-retention footprint across the Americas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221108005337/en/
    Gary Jacobus , President, Business Development, ASM Global.
  • In making the announcement, ASM Global President and CEO Ron Bension said, Garys lengthy blue-chip track record as a senior business development and sales leader directing talented teams to effectively grow businesses is invaluable.
  • Jacobus will also provide support and assistance to ASM Globals European and APAC business development teams.

Zippin Introduces Zippin Lane, a New Concept Enabling Concessionaires and Retailers to Get a Checkout-free Store Up and Running Within a Week

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippin, a leading provider of checkout-free technology, is continuing its momentum with the introduction of Zippin Lane, a new turnkey solution that enables retailers and concessionaires to deploy checkout-free stores in under a week. More than 20 Zippin Lanes have already opened this year, including nine locations at major NFL venues in the last month: Nashville's Nissan Stadium is now home to five Zippin Lanes, while Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has unveiled four new stores.

Key Points: 
  • The introduction of Zippin Lane to Zippin's product line-up is the latest step in the company's mission to accelerate the adoption of checkout-free commerce.
  • With the advent of Zippin Lane, concessionaires and operators can immediately benefit from the following:
    Faster time to market: Checkout-free is now easier and quicker for retailers to deploy.
  • A store can be up and running in one week once the site is ready.
  • Zippin has developed the next generation of checkout-free technology, enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores.

Tennessee Titans' Nissan Stadium and Zippin to Launch Five Checkout-Free Stores In Time for Pre-Season

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and SAN MATEO, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Stadium and leading checkout-free technology platform, Zippin, today announced that five Zippin-powered stores will launch in time for the Tennessee Titans pre-season this summer. The stores will be operated by Levy and Legends, both restaurant and hospitality leaders, to offer frictionless shopping experiences on both the concourse and club levels. 

Key Points: 
  • "At Nissan Stadium we're always looking for ways to offer our fans the greatest level of convenience and ease of purchase," said Adam Nuse, Titans Senior Vice President of Business Operations.
  • "Working with Zippin will offer our fans a quick and easy way to grab the food and drink items they need, and get back to enjoying Nashville's biggest stage: Nissan Stadium."
  • Zippin is the leading checkout-free platform deployed in stadiums and venues because of its high accuracy approach to frictionless shopping.
  • Zippin has developed the next generation of checkout-free technology, enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores.

UPDATE: Atrium Campus and Zippin Announce Partnership to Bring Checkout-Free Commerce to Universities and Colleges Across the US

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

The partnership will deliver convenience and speed for students, faculty, staff and visitors, and flexible, quick-to-deploy AI technology for dining and retail operators.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will deliver convenience and speed for students, faculty, staff and visitors, and flexible, quick-to-deploy AI technology for dining and retail operators.
  • Tammy Johnson, Atrium president & CEO, said, "Atrium has been reimagining the campus card for the mobile generation in partnership with our clients since our launch.
  • Partnering with Zippin to bring students a mobile-first, checkout-free dining and retail experience is a next step in this journey.
  • Atrium Campus provides campus card management solutions reimagined for the mobile generation for the higher education, senior living, corporate and government markets.

Atrium Campus and Zippin Announce Partnership to Bring Checkout-Free Commerce to Universities and Colleges Across the US

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The partnership will deliver convenience and speed for students, faculty, staff and visitors, and flexible, quick-to-deploy AI technology for dining and retail operators.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will deliver convenience and speed for students, faculty, staff and visitors, and flexible, quick-to-deploy AI technology for dining and retail operators.
  • Tammy Johnson, Atrium president & CEO, said, "Atrium has been reimagining the campus card for the mobile generation in partnership with our clients since our launch.
  • Partnering with Zippin to bring students a mobile-first, checkout-free dining and retail experience is a next step in this journey.
  • Atrium Campus provides campus card management solutions reimagined for the mobile generation for the higher education, senior living, corporate and government markets.

Half a Million Shoppers Have Now Shopped At a Zippin-Powered Store

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippin, the leading provider of checkout-free technology, today announced that it has reached a key milestone having served over half a million shoppers in one of its 50 Zippin-powered stores. Zippin calculates that it has saved consumers over 83,000 hours to-date, conservatively estimating that frictionless retail reduces the average shopping trip by 10 minutes.

Key Points: 
  • Zippin calculates that it has saved consumers over 83,000 hours to-date, conservatively estimating that frictionless retail reduces the average shopping trip by 10 minutes.
  • With each new store launch, Zippin's AI improves its ability to provide the best experience for both retailers and shoppers, who are fast coming to expect this level of convenience.
  • With a simple tap of a credit card to enter the store, shoppers pick what they need and exit, without the hassle and wasted time of waiting in line.
  • Zippin has developed the next generation of checkout-free technology enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores.

Zippin Launches Second Checkout-Free Store at Houston's NRG Stadium in Partnership with Aramark

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippin , the leading provider of checkout-free technology, today announced the opening of its second Zippin-powered store in Houston's NRG Stadium, in partnership with Aramark, the venue's exclusive food and beverage provider.

Key Points: 
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippin , the leading provider of checkout-free technology, today announced the opening of its second Zippin-powered store in Houston's NRG Stadium, in partnership with Aramark, the venue's exclusive food and beverage provider.
  • There has been an overall increase in sales per game, and a 42% increase in transitions during peak concessions sales periods.
  • "Zippin is excited to work with Aramark to bring checkout-free technology to the millions of visitors NRG sees annually," said Gary Jacobus, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Zippin.
  • Zippin has developed the next generation of checkout-free technology enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores.