We're honored to announce the winners of the 2024 Zippin Awards, recognizing the leaders we have the privilege to serve, who are all setting new standards in their industries. Our checkout-free tech is empowering these innovators to deliver exceptional experiences to their guests and we're proud to celebrate these achievements with a second year of awards. It's exciting to partner with those who continue to push the boundaries of retail excellence and to see the power of innovation translate into continued success.
Soaring High: Airport Retail Champions
Highest Grossing Store:
Puente Enterprisers at DFW International Airport
Puente Enterprises' Fort Worth Magazine Store at DFW International Airport continues to be a hub of innovation in frictionless shopping. The store exemplifies how giving travelers a seamless blend of convenience and efficiency with checkout-free technology can boosts sales.
Largest Average Basket:
MGI Caribe at SJU International Airport
MGI Caribe made waves by introducing the first checkout-free stores in Puerto Rico at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Their commitment to enhancing the traveler experience has resulted in impressive average basket sizes. It's no wonder they are launching new Zippin-powered stores at other terminals in the airport.
Academic Excellence: College Store Standouts
Highest Grossing Store:
Towson University with partnership with Atrium Campus
Tiger Express at Towson University, launched in partnership with Atrium Campus, continues to excel, earning top honors as highest-grossing store for a second year. This achievement underscores the appeal checkout-free technology has among college students, staff, faculty, and guests.
Largest Average Basket: Cleveland State University
Cleveland State has emerged as a leader in large basket sizes among college stores., highlighting the store's ability to cater to the diverse needs of its students and
in improving the overall campus shopping experience.
Sporting Victories: Top Performers in Athletics
Highest Grossing Store: Barclays Center Market 12
The Brooklyn Nets' home court continues to lead in innovative fan experiences, with Barclays Market 12 setting the bar for in-venue retail performance.
Largest Average Basket: Levi's Stadium Lane B
Home to the San Francisco 49ers, Levi's Stadium has scored big with fans, encouraging larger purchases through its frictionless Lane B store.
Highest Sales per Event: Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
For the second year in a row, the Denver Broncos' stadium has maximized event-day revenue with Zippin. With nine checkout-free stores and integrated age verification technology with IDMission, the innovation leader is helping to showcase the power of checkout-free during high-traffic events.
Highest Sales per Venue: Allegiant Stadium
The Las Vegas Raiders' home turf has proven to be a powerhouse in autonomous retail, consistently delivering impressive sales figures across all ten of its Zippin-powered checkout-free stores.
Most Items Sold: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bar 133
The Melbourne Cricket Ground's Bar 133 has knocked it out of the park with the most total items sold in sports. Their two stores demonstrate the high-volume capabilities of Zippin's technology in a sports setting.
Most Sales per Event in Sports:
Empower Field at Mile High Drink Mkt 116
The Denver Broncos' Drink Mkt 116 deserves special recognition for its exceptional performance during game days. This store achieved the most sales per event for any Zippin-powered store across all of professional sports.
Entertainment Excellency: Standout Performers
Highest Grossing Store, Highest Sales per Venue, & Most Items Sold: LEGOLAND Windsor Park
LEGOLAND Windsor has built on its success, brick by brick, offering guests a truly innovative shopping experience that complements the park's creative spirit. Their multiple wins underscore its commitment to enhancing guest experiences through technology, resulting in impressive sales and transaction volumes.
Largest Average Basket in Entertainment
& Highest Sales per Event: Cirque du Soleil
The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil has masterfully integrated checkout-free technology, encouraging larger purchases and maximizing sales during their spectacular performances. What's more, the store is uniquely designed to travel with the show as it tours around the world.
Healthcare Heroes & Corporate Trailblazers
Highest Grossing Store & Largest Average Basket Hospitals:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Houston Methodist Willowbrook has pioneered the use of checkout-free technology in healthcare settings, providing staff and visitors with convenient shopping options that have yielded impressive results. Over 60% of sales occur outside typical cafeteria hours, showing just how important access to food and drink is to staff and visitors. A new Zippin store is opening with their new Cypress location this spring.
Highest Grossing Store Business Dining: Reliance Signature Express
Reliance Industries has embraced the future of corporate dining, offering employees a frictionless and efficient food service experience.
Highest Average Basket: Eli Lilly Office Boston
Eli Lilly's Boston new innovation center has demonstrated how checkout-free technology can enhance workplace amenities, encouraging larger purchases among employees.
Congratulations, Winners!
As we celebrate these achievements, we're reminded of the transformative power of checkout-free technology across diverse industries. Congratulations to all our winners for their innovative approach to retail and their trust in Zippin's vision for the future of shopping.
