Autonomous stores tech firm VenHub sets sights on CES 2026 in Las Vegas
VenHub Global has announced that it will demonstrate a fully operational smart store at CES 2026, taking place on 6th-9th January in Las Vegas.
CES attendees will be able to experience the company’s unattended retail solution firsthand at booth #8863 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, where a complete 24’ x 10’ x 10’ smart store will be live and open for real-time use.
Visitors will have the opportunity to browse and purchase from hundreds of products directly from their smartphones, and watch the automated fulfillment process in action.
“CES is where the future gets real,” says Shahan Ohanessian, Founder and CEO at VenHub. “We’re not coming to show slides or talk theory. We’re bringing a live, fully functioning smart store that people can use, touch, and experience for themselves. This is how retail should work today - always available, easy to use, and built to serve people wherever they are.”
Ohanessian adds: “What excites us most and demonstrates the power of our autonomous retail solution is watching people interact with the store for the first time. They see how simple it is, how clean the experience feels, and how quickly it delivers. That moment says everything about where retail is headed. We’re proud to bring that experience to CES and to share what our team has built.”
VenHub smart stores combine robotics, automation, and mobile first checkout. Each one operates around the clock without on-site staff, offering instant access to everyday essentials while maintaining secure, managed operations. They are designed for high traffic environments.
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
VenHub is among the finalists at the first edition of RTIH’s AI in Retail Awards.
As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers' businesses.
With 2025 set to be the year when AI and especially gen AI shake off the ‘heavily hyped’ tag and become embedded in retail business processes, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.
Our 2025 winners will be those companies who not only recognise the potential of AI, but also make it usable in everyday work - resulting in more efficiency and innovation in all areas.
Winners will be announced at an evening event at The Barbican in Central London on Thursday, 29th January. This will kick off with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.
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