Sharjah Coop has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LEAFIO, a global provider of AI-powered retail solutions, to implement the LEAFIO AI Retail Platform across its operations. The move strengthens the Coop’s digital transformation strategy and reinforces its position as a leading retail institution in the UAE and the wider region.
Under the agreement, Sharjah Coop will deploy LEAFIO’s advanced AI-driven ecosystem to enhance inventory management, automate planograms, improve space efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making. The platform is designed to optimise supply chains and in-store merchandising, helping retailers reduce waste, boost operational performance, and improve efficiency across all stages of retail operations. LEAFIO solutions are currently used by more than 250 retail chains globally.
Majid Aljenaid, CEO of Sharjah Coop, said the partnership represents a major milestone in the organisation’s journey toward comprehensive digital transformation. He noted that adopting advanced technologies and smart systems is essential to delivering high-quality services and a seamless customer experience in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
Aljenaid added that the collaboration with LEAFIO supports Sharjah Coop’s vision of building a fully integrated smart retail model in the UAE. The platform enhances operational flexibility, future readiness, and efficiency, while strengthening the Coop’s role as a key driver of innovation and transformation within the retail sector at both local and global levels.
