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VenHub is expanding its autonomous retail platform into Florida. | VenHub
VenHub Global Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retail concepts, is expanding into Florida, the Las Vegas company said on Tuesday.
Through a new commercial deployment with a local operator, this marks VenHub’s first “Powered by VenHub” presence in the Sunshine State. The company makes robot-operated convenience stores.
VenHub said it expects to deploy its initial Florida locations in 2026, with a multi-unit rollout planned across the Tampa Bay region for multiple stores in fourth-quarter 2026 or early 2027.
“Site selection is currently underway, focused on high-foot-traffic environments underserved by traditional staffed retail formats,” the company said in a statement.
The initial rollout will focus on the Tampa Bay region and is part of the company’s broader strategy to enable local operators to deploy and brand autonomous retail locations, the company said.
VenHub stores are fully autonomous and operate 24/7 with no on-site employees.
“Florida represents one of the most compelling markets in the country for autonomous retail, driven by its scale, rapid population growth and persistent labor challenges,” said Shahan Ohanessian, CEO of VenHub Global. “Our expansion into the state reflects accelerating demand for a smarter, more resilient retail model. We’re excited to bring a solution that delivers both operational efficiency and a fundamentally better experience for today’s consumer.”
VenHub said its “Powered by VenHub” model allows operators to build branded retail footprints without developing in-house retail infrastructure or operations teams. VenHub provides the hardware, software platform, maintenance and operational intelligence required to run each location.
“VenHub’s SaaS platform, HubOps, delivers real-time inventory visibility, remote monitoring, store performance analytics and operational controls through a centralized dashboard,” the company said. “The platform is designed to manage key retail functions such as inventory accuracy, restocking alerts, exception handling and performance tracking.”
VenHub operates locations in California, including Los Angeles Union Station, according to the company’s website. Each VenHub store measures 22 feet wide, 10 feet deep and 10 feet high and can be described as a walk-up kiosk.
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