VenHub Global, a company specialising in AI-powered autonomous retail, has announced the installation of a new smart store in California, US.

Located near Hollywood Bowl, the 24/7 store is part of VenHub’s Southern California expansion, which includes recent locations at LAX Metro Transit Center, Glendale and North Hollywood.

Each VenHub smart store operates without on-site staff and uses robotics and AI systems to enable mobile checkout and contactless shopping. The stores are designed to provide fast, secure and round-the-clock service.

Shahan Ohanessian, founder and CEO of VenHub, said: "Launching in Hollywood is more than a location decision, it's a service commitment. 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."

He continued, "There is extraordinary demand for what we're building. We are in discussions with location leaders, public agencies, business owners and enterprise partners across the country and around the world who recognise 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."

An assembly of the Hollywood site is underway and is expected to be completed within days, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for next week.