Chase Center Launches Autonomous Checkout Retail Store in Partnership with Verizon Business and ampm
The Golden State Warriors and Chase Center announced today the launch of “ampm ASAP Grab and Go,” a new, autonomous checkout store experience, powered by Verizon Business technology, located on the arena’s main concourse, near portal 19. Originally launched as a pilot during the 2022-23 NBA season, the store is now fully operational for all events at Chase Center and offers fans quick and convenient ways to purchase food and beverage items.
“The ampm ASAP Grab and Go store is a perfect opportunity to leverage innovative technology that will enhance the fans’ food and beverage experience at Chase Center,” said Warriors Chief Commercial Officer, Mike Kitts. “Innovation is a core component of our business, and both Verizon and ampm have a laser focus on creating opportunities to enhance the customer experience, a unique partnership triangulation that has resulted in a new, innovative grab-and-go contactless shopping concept.”
The ampm ASAP Grab and Go experience at Chase Center allows guests to pick up pre-packaged snacks, candy and freshly baked ampm cookies as well as beverages, without going through a checkout line. Powered by Verizon Business and AiFi technology, guests can tap, swipe, or insert a credit card upon entering the store. After selecting their preferred items, guests can simply walk through the exit gate and items are automatically charged to their card without cashier interaction or any required wait times.
“The ampm ASAP Grab and Go is emblematic of our commitment to partnering with venues in driving the future of the fan experience," said Verizon Business Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise, Americas, Jonathan Nikols. “When you pair supply chain automation with frictionless checkout the result is a win-win for both the fan and venue operator.”
The ampm ASAP Grab and Go, powered by Verizon 5G, enables backend store analytics and computer vision to ensure available stock and prevent shrinkage, driving both efficiency while helping manage overall costs. This differentiated self-checkout technology increases speed of service and reduces wait time so fans can get back to the game or show.
“Our innovative self-checkout technology allows customers at Chase Center to spend less time in line and more time enjoying Warriors games,” said ampm Vice President of Convenience, Lisa Blalock. “This is part of our commitment to enhancing the ampm shopping experience with reduced wait times and increased speed of service. We are excited about putting this technology into action at Chase Center, and we look forward to more innovations at ampm locations.”
