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VenHub Sets Stage for National Expansion of Smart Store Deployments with Second, Larger Las Vegas Production Facility to Meet Growing Demand
LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VenHub Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: VHUB) (“VenHub” or the “Company”), a leader in fully autonomous Smart Store

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[{"type":"text","content":"LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VenHub Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: VHUB) (“VenHub” or the “Company”), a leader in fully autonomous Smart Store technology, today announced it will open in April a second and significantly larger production and assembly facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new facility expands VenHub’s manufacturing capacity and positions the Company to meet growing demand for its autonomous Smart Stores across the United States. The new production facility will operate in conjunction with VenHub’s headquarters and existing operations in Las Vegas, creating an expanded production hub that integrates engineering, manufacturing, testing, and deployment preparation under one roof. The additional capacity will enable the Company to accelerate Smart Store production and support broader national rollout efforts. “The significant production capacity enabled by our second, larger facility in Las Vegas is a pivotal step forward for our ability to scale Smart Store deployments,” said Shahan Ohanessian, CEO of VenHub. “Demand for our Smart Stores continues to grow as retail operators are seeking smarter ways to serve customers while also being able to manage their operations more efficiently. Expanding our production capabilities in Las Vegas with this larger, state-of-the-art facility allows us to move faster, deliver our Smart Stores more effectively and support our growing list of partners who are bringing VenHub Smart Stores into their communities.” Ohanessian continued, “Retail is continuing to evolve quickly. Consumers expect convenience, speed, and access at all hours, while operators are searching for solutions that address this demand while also reducing overhead and simplifying their operations. VenHub Smart Stores are leading the evolution of autonomous retail to address both of these challenges. By expanding our production capacity, we are building the infrastructure necessary to bring autonomous retail to more cities and neighborhoods across the country.” The new facility supports the production, assembly, and quality testing of VenHub Smart Stores prior to their deployment. Each store operates 24 hours a day without on-site staff and combines robotics, automation, and mobile-first checkout technology to deliver a secure, unattended shopping experience. VenHub Smart Stores are already operating in high-traf...