Seattle concertgoers and hockey fans got their first taste of cutting-edge concessions technology last week at Climate Pledge Arena, the first big league venue to eliminate fixed “belly-up” food and drink stands. Continue Reading Tech Serves Up a Round of Higher Per Caps
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Two of the biggest sponsors tied to the Seattle Kraken will not have their company’s name attached to the assets they bought, an anomaly in the world of sports marketing. Continue Reading Naming Rights Holders for Kraken’s Facilities Keep Their Brands in the Background in Unusual Deals
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On Friday night, the Forum became the first West Coast facility to open a checkout-free concession area powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Continue Reading Just Walk Out Makes Its Forum Debut
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GREEN PALACE: The construction of Climate Pledge Arena continues in Seattle. (Courtesy Seattle Kraken) Head of sustainability for company part of Climate Pledge Arena team Chris Roe is head of energy and sustainable operations for online retail giant Amazon, which acquired naming rights for Climate Pledge Arena, the $1 billion transformation of old KeyArena and future home of the NHL Seattle Kraken. Roe provided an update on the company working with Oak View Group (owner of VenuesNow) to develop the world’s first net zero-carbon sports and entertainment venue. The arena is set to open in fall 2021. What’s your background and your role with Amazon? I lead our team at Amazon working on renewable energy as well as our sustainable buildings, in support of our climate pledge, which is our commitment to have a net zero carbon footprint. We’re focused on driving to 100% renewable energy as part of our… Continue Reading Amazon’s Chris Roe: Pledge Drive
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