GeekWire
Inside the first liquor store to use Amazon's cashierless technology
August 21, 2023
GeekWire goes inside Downtown Spirits' landmark deployment of Amazon Just Walk Out technology — the first beer, wine, and spirits store in the world to go checkout-free.
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Port of Seattle
A Labor of Love at a Family-owned Airport Business
January 6, 2020
The Port of Seattle profiles Marques Warren and the story of Warren's News & Gift — from Ardie Warren's founding of Northwest Encounter in 1994 to WNG's 18+ locations at Sea-Tac and Marques's expansion into Downtown Spirits and community-focused finance. A personal account of growing up in the family business.
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Market Watch Magazine
Thriving in Seattle
December 2024
An in-depth profile of Marques Warren's retail vision, the Esquin acquisition, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, and the future of Downtown Spirits and Esquin.
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Eater Seattle
A Seattle Liquor Store Is Letting Customers 'Just Walk Out' With Bottles
August 14, 2023
Eater Seattle covers the groundbreaking launch of Amazon Just Walk Out technology at Downtown Spirits — the world's first checkout-free wine and spirits retailer.
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Beverage Dynamics
Downtown Spirits: An Alcohol Retailer Goes Checkout-Free
August 10, 2023
Beverage Dynamics covers the historic launch of Amazon Just Walk Out at Downtown Spirits on opening day — August 10, 2023.
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Puget Sound Business Journal
Downtown Seattle Liquor Store to Use Amazon's Cashierless Technology
August 4, 2023
The Puget Sound Business Journal breaks the news of Downtown Spirits' plans to become the world's first checkout-free beer, wine, and spirits store.
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