VenHub bags deals for six new autonomous Smart Stores across Las Vegas metro area

VenHub Global reports that it has agreements with multiple independent operators for the deployment of six new Smart Store locations across the Las Vegas metropolitan area. These will be installed throughout the year.

The stores operate 24 hours a day without on-site staff and combine robotics, AI driven inventory management, and mobile first checkout. The upcoming Las Vegas deployments will be located in high traffic, easily accessible environments and will feature a curated mix of everyday essentials, snacks, beverages, and travel friendly products tailored to local demand.

“Retail is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history,” says Shahan Ohanessian, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at VenHub. “Consumers expect convenience, speed, and access at all hours. Unlike traditional retail infrastructure which has never been able to address this demand, our stores are built to solve this problem.”

“Our Smart Stores deliver a new kind of retail platform that operates continuously, adapts to demand, and removes many of the operational constraints that have limited traditional retail for decades.”

Ohanessian adds: “Las Vegas is the perfect environment to showcase the benefits autonomous retail can deliver to operators and consumers. It is a city that operates around the clock and serves millions of travelers every year. Expanding in Las Vegas will allow us to continue demonstrating how our Smart Stores are meeting real-world demand while providing operators with a reliable, modern retail platform.”

VenHub’s business model enables operators to purchase and manage individual Smart Store locations while the company provides the robotics platform, software infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance and support.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Autonomous stores will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Thursday, 15th October.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.