Milestone for smart store technology specialist VenHub Global as it begins trading on Nasdaq
VenHub Global began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in a direct listing.
Shahan Ohanessian, Founder and CEO at VenHub, comments: “While it continues to evolve, the VenHub Smart Store is not a concept for what the future of retail can look like. Our Smart Stores are already deployed and serving communities and consumers."
"Our Nasdaq listing is more than a financial milestone, it is a statement of execution and readiness that will help unlock additional opportunities to further our growth as we bring VenHub's unique vision to the public markets.”
Ohanessian adds: “This moment belongs to every partner, every operator, and every city leader who sees the future of retail as faster, safer and more sustainable. We are just getting started, and we are committed to scaling responsibly while creating meaningful value for all of our constituents.”
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
VenHub was among the winners last week at the RTIH AI in Retail Awards, picking up the Most Innovation Retailer gong.
Our 2026 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The Barbican in Central London on Thursday, 29th January and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Lucy Porter.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “According to Amazon’s Andy Jassy: AI is a once in a lifetime reinvention of everything we know, and the largest technology transformation since the cloud.”
“Whether that’s overstating it or not, we're certainly seeing an increasing number of innovative, potentially game changing developments in this space across both traditional and digital retail spaces. And that is reflected in tonight's finalists, who are boosting customer experiences and tackling retailers' painpoints across the likes of physical stores, online, omnichannel, supply chain, and payments.”
“To quote one of our judges: I have to admit, judging these awards was so difficult. So many that would have been worthy winners. And great to see how AI has moved firmly into delivery mode. Firmly into delivering for customers and driving huge innovation.”
Congratulations to our 2026 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended last night’s gathering.
Stay tuned for an indepth review of the awards ceremony in the next edition of RTIH magazine.
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