A new check-out free store that features innovative AI technology has opened at Dublin Airport.

'Dublin Town To Go' is now open in Terminal 1 Arrivals and offers passengers "a frictionless, checkout-free experience". The store, in partnership with SSP, uses AI technology from contactless checkout solutions provider Zippin.

Passengers simply scan their debit or credit card to enter the store and a combination of camera technology and weight-sensor-enabled shelving detects what each shopper is buying. The technology then charges their card once they exit the shop.

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'Dublin Town To Go' sells everything from coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads to sweets, cereal, milk and toiletries. Vincent Harrison, Chief Commercial and Development Officer at Dublin Airport said the store is "hassle-free".

"The opening of a checkout-free store in the airport is something completely new and different for passengers and we think they are going to love it," he said. "Dublin Airport is excited to be the home of the first concept store of this kind to be opened in Ireland.

Customers scan their debit or credit card to enter the store
Customers scan their debit or credit card to enter the store

"Whether passengers want to pick up a pre-flight sandwich and coffee, or essentials such as milk and cereal after arriving back into Dublin Airport, the technology deployed in "Dublin Town To Go" means they can do it quickly and in a hassle-free manner. We can't wait for passengers to try out the new store for themselves."

Mark Smith, Chief Digital and Technology Officer said: “At SSP, we pride ourselves on our ability to use the most sophisticated technology to bring customers the best possible experience. We’re certain that customers will find this new way of shopping makes a real difference to their journey."

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