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State Farm Arena , home of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team, has opened a Hawks Express cashierless checkoutstore powered by AiFi and Verizon. Customers enter the store, select their items and exit, with purchases being automatically processed through their mobile payment method.
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Similarly, creating a meaningful customerexperience begins with a map a tool to visualize the entire journey, from initial awareness to post-purchase interactions. Customer journey mapping (CJM) is widely used in retail to analyze and plan touch points before, during and after purchase.
A QR code also is available for those preferring a touchless experience. Customers will receive a printout of the digital coupons that are loaded to their loyalty card for reference as they shop. Savings are automatically applied at checkout when shoppers scan their loyalty card or enter their phone number.
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Cooking puestos are equipped with open kitchens and seating so people can enjoy the “cooking theater,” as well as their own checkout areas and quick counter seating. Each puesto has its own cultural or culinary focus and is designed to have its own name, creative finish, materials, graphics and signage.
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