AiFi has partnered with RV@Olympic camp site and resort in Port Angeles, Washington, USA on the launch of a checkout free store.

In a LinkedIn post, AiFi said: "It’s 9 PM near Olympic National Park and you’ve just realised you’re out of snacks for tomorrow’s 6am hike. Most campground stores closed hours ago. At RV@Olympic in Port Angeles, Washington, guests can still walk over and get some."

It added: "We’ve partnered with RV to open the first fully autonomous campground store in the United States. Guests walk in, take what they need, and leave. AiFi’s spatial intelligence platform handles checkout in real time, so nobody has to staff a register overnight."

"A staffed store here would run 9am to 5pm. Today, 56.6% of the store’s revenue comes in outside those hours. A store that closes at 5pm sends most of that demand back to the campsite empty-handed."

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

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

The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2026 shortlists and finalists here.

We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector.

Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It’s now over to our star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.

Click here to book your place at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 4th November.