Lake Washington Institute of Technology adopts Amazon's checkout-free store technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington, has launched a checkout-free store in its cafeteria. The store, operated by 365 Retail Markets and Evergreen Refreshments, uses Amazon's Just Walk Out technology to allow students, faculty, and staff to shop for food and drinks at any time. Shoppers enter with a payment card, mobile wallet, or the 365Pay app, and the system automatically tracks their selections and charges them upon exit.

The store offers a broader product selection compared to traditional vending machines or locked cabinets, providing a convenient option during peak lunch hours and when other campus food services are unavailable. As part of Amazon's Just Walk Out Certified Partner Network, 365 Retail Markets managed the store's design, installation, and setup, while Evergreen integrated the store with its existing 365 platform for product management and payments.

Evergreen will handle initial support, with Amazon available for more specialized technology issues. The announcement did not include projected transaction volumes or sales figures.