A new Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered checkout free location has opened at University of California, Irvine’s Bren Events Center.

In a LinkedIn post, it said: “Big news from UC Irvine Dining. Our team opened the first Quick Eats store – a hassle free, contactless, walk in, walk out campus market experience – in the West Region. Located in the Bren Events Center, it will serve guests during games, concerts, commencements, and more.”

It added: “This launch showcases strong collaboration across the campus community and marks the beginning of UC Irvine Dining’s continued efforts to enhance locations and elevate the guest experience through smart, innovative technology.”

Noah Donnenfield, Tech Business Developer Manager – Sports & Entertainment, JWO, AWS Applied AI Solutions, said: “Anteater fans, concert goers, and events will now enjoy seamless F&B access. More and more NCAA mix use venues are expanding Just Walk Out technology to satisfy their fans and remain operationally competitive.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Check out free stores will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 15th October.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.

A new Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered checkout free location has opened at University of California, Irvine’s Bren Events Center.

In a LinkedIn post, it said: “Big news from UC Irvine Dining. Our team opened the first Quick Eats store – a hassle free, contactless, walk in, walk out campus market experience – in the West Region. Located in the Bren Events Center, it will serve guests during games, concerts, commencements, and more.”

It added: “This launch showcases strong collaboration across the campus community and marks the beginning of UC Irvine Dining’s continued efforts to enhance locations and elevate the guest experience through smart, innovative technology.”

Noah Donnenfield, Tech Business Developer Manager – Sports & Entertainment, JWO, AWS Applied AI Solutions, said: “Anteater fans, concert goers, and events will now enjoy seamless F&B access. More and more NCAA mix use venues are expanding Just Walk Out technology to satisfy their fans and remain operationally competitive.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Check out free stores will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 15th October.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.