VenHub expands autonomous retail store footprint in Los Angeles

California-based autonomous, AI-powered retail store company VenHub announced the installation of its newest Smart Store at 1841 N Highland Avenue in Hollywood, Calif., steps from the iconic Hollywood Bowl.

The store is Venhub’s fourth autonomous retail location, all in Southern California. The company has opened three other Smart Stores since the start of 2025, with locations at Metro Transit Center at LAX, Glendale and North Hollywood.

Smart Store designed for today’s retail

Located in one of the city's most active corridors, Venhub said this 24/7 autonomous store will bring fast, precise and contactless shopping to both the local community and the thousands of attendees visiting the Hollywood Bowl for concerts and events throughout the year.

The company said this high-traffic deployment represents another strategic step in its Southern California expansion.

"Launching in Hollywood is more than a location decision, it's a service commitment," said Shahan Ohanessian, founder & CEO of VenHub. "We're here to serve a vibrant community that never slows down. Whether it's residents going about their day or guests heading to a show at the Bowl, people deserve retail that is fast, accurate, secure and always open. That is what VenHub delivers."

Each VenHub Smart Store is a fully autonomous unit that operates with no on-site staff. Customers enjoy mobile-first checkout and a shopping experience powered by robotics and intelligent systems that ensure speed, precision and security. VenHub said the platform is built to meet the demands of today's fast-moving environments and is designed for contactless, efficient and around-the-clock retail service.

"There is extraordinary demand for what we're building,” Ohanessian added. “We are in discussions with location leaders, public agencies, business owners and enterprise partners across the country and around the world who recognize VenHub as a trusted solution for modern retail access. We are working tirelessly to expand our production capabilities. Several additional states are already in our expansion pipeline, and more updates will be shared soon as we grow our footprint in California and beyond."