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VenHub to install autonomous Smart Store at Bend’s Penn Lofts apartments

The first autonomous residential retail store will be built into the Penn Lofts multifamily project in Bend, Oregon.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:12:22 GMT

VenHub Global announced plans to embed an autonomous Smart Store into the Penn Lofts development, a 59‑unit multifamily building in Bend, Oregon. The unattended store will be integrated directly into the property’s design, giving residents 24‑hour access to everyday essentials without a traditional retailer on site.

According to TrendHunter, the Smart Store format differs from conventional convenience stores by operating without on‑site staff and offering modular sizes to suit communities of varying population density. VenHub hopes the Penn Lofts installation will showcase the technology for future multifamily deployments and provide a new amenity that could boost leasing and tenant retention.

Key facts

• VenHub Global is installing an autonomous Smart Store at Penn Lofts in Bend, Oregon. (trendhunter.com)
• Penn Lofts is a 59‑unit multifamily development. (trendhunter.com)
• The Smart Store will operate unattended and be accessible around the clock. (trendhunter.com)
• VenHub offers different store sizes to match community population and shopping needs. (trendhunter.com)

Sources

• [1] trendhunter.com — originally reported as “Autonomous Residential Retail Stores”