The Master’s College Alumni Association is pleased to share that Fairway Market, New York’s iconic grocery store, has selected our very own Di Di Chan’s (Economics, ’11) company, FutureProof Retail, as its provider of “line free” checkout to power its next generation mobile app.
FutureProof Retail provides a solution for people who want to create more time for what is important. By providing a mobile checkout platform that can be utilized in grocery, convenience, fashion and other specialty retail environments, shoppers no longer have to waste time waiting in line. The company was founded by Di Di and friend Will Hogben who met in a philosophy club and connected over their shared philosophy and appreciation for maximizing the value of time.
We were lucky enough to talk to Di Di about this exciting collaboration, which she explained builds on FutureProof’s line free checkout technology. The system allows customers to scan and pay for items directly on their own phone, thus bypassing the busy checkout lines and saving valuable time.
Fairway’s new app also offers customers with helpful perks, such as new ways to save costs on groceries. It will also benefit store staff, who will be more available to focus on customer service and helping shoppers during their in-store experiences.
“Fairway is very excited about adding this super convenient, speedy checkout solution for our customers,” says Fairway CMO Dorothy Carlow. “We understand that sometimes people want to grab a few items and go – this technology solution will provide that option.”
In addition to this new partnership with Fairway, Di Di is also launching an innovative internship program through FutureProof later this month. The Entrepreneurship Internship is designed to offer mentoring and support a next generation by bridging the gap between education and practical work experiences. “I started this company based on a simple concept: if I can’t find y dream job, I should create it,” Di Di explained. “We welcome people to join our team with that attitude… This is an internship for those who want to create something for themselves one day.”
Congratulations, Di Di, on these milestone accomplishments! Read the full press release on Fairway Market here.
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