BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A new store from Delaware North powered
by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One has debuted at Broward
County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The Market on
Las Olas is now serving travelers post-security in Terminal 3
along the connector walkway between Concourses E and F. The newest FLL concession is the first
location in a Florida airport to feature Amazon's checkout-free shopping
platform.
Shopping at a location with Amazon's Just Walk Out
technology and Amazon One is designed to be an effortless experience. Shoppers
enter by using their credit card or hovering their palm over an Amazon One
device at the entry gate. The technology detects what shoppers take from or
return to the shelves and creates a virtual shopping session. Guests can grab
what they need and leave the store without having to wait in line to checkout.
The payment method used to enter the store will be charged only for the items
they left the store with. Additionally, Just Walk Out technology allows
the store to operate with extended hours, even partially unattended. Now
travelers can purchase food and beverages quickly before their flight departs,
without waiting in line for check-out.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Amazon and Delaware
North to introduce this exciting store format to FLL travelers," said Mark E.
Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation. "As an airport, we strive to explore and
embrace new technologies to innovate and elevate the guest experience, and we
anticipate this checkout-free store will be well-received by busy travelers."
The Market on Las Olas - which opened just before Labor Day - offers a wide variety of grab-and-go
items, including sandwiches, chips, snacks, and an assortment of packaged beverages.
"We strive to improve the speed and convenience of service
for our guests," said Eric Haseman, regional general manager for Delaware North
Travel in Florida. "Having witnessed the benefits of Amazon's Just Walk Out
technology and Amazon One at various professional sports venues across the
United States, UK, and Australia, we are excited to introduce this cutting-edge
technology to our travel business."
"We are proud to bring Just Walk Out technology and Amazon
One to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport," said Jon Jenkins,
Vice President of Just Walk Out technology, AWS Applications. "Even when
running late for a flight, South Florida travelers will soon be able to grab
snacks and beverages with a fast and frictionless shopping experience."
Just Walk Out technology is made possible by artificial
intelligence like computer vision and deep learning techniques, including
generative AI, to accurately determine who took what in any retail environment.
Amazon built synthetic datasets to mimic millions of realistic shopping
scenarios-including variations in store format, lighting conditions, and even
crowds of shoppers-to ensure accuracy in any environment.
Amazon One is a palm-based biometric identity and payment
service that uses artificial intelligence like computer vision and deep
learning techniques, including generative AI, to establish a person's identity.
About Delaware North
Delaware North is a global leader in the
hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a
half-billion guests across three continents, including at high-profile sports
venues, airports, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels, and
casinos. Building on more than a century of enduring partnerships and a
commitment to local communities and sustainability, Delaware North's vision is
to delight guests by creating the world's best experiences today while
reimagining tomorrow. Learn more at www.DelawareNorth.com and connect with us
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About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport (FLL)
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, FLL generated
$37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local
jobs. In 2022, the airport served nearly 31.7 million passengers. FLL
is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The
Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward
County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars
for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North
Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft
operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport
programs and services, follow us on X, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.
September 15, 2023
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6116
asatchell@broward.org
Charlie Roberts, Public Relations Director
Delaware North
(716) 316-8391
CHRobert@delawarenorth.com