Sharjah Coop has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with LEAFIO, a global provider of AI-based retail technology focused on automation, supply chain planning, and in-store merchandising. The agreement supports Sharjah Coop’s ongoing digital development and its aim to strengthen its role as a leading retail organisation at both local and regional level, while aligning with international retail standards.
As part of the agreement, Sharjah Coop will deploy the LEAFIO AI Retail Platform. The system is designed to support inventory control, automate planogram creation, improve use of selling space, and enable data-led decision-making. LEAFIO solutions are currently used by more than 250 retail chains worldwide and are applied to reduce waste, improve store performance, and raise efficiency across retail operations.
H.E. Majid Aljenaid, CEO of Sharjah Coop, said the agreement represents an important stage in the organisation’s wider digital transformation. He explained that Sharjah Coop follows a strategy centred on adopting modern technology and embedding innovation across all areas of operation, noting that service quality and customer experience depend on continued investment in advanced digital systems.
He added: “Our partnership with LEAFIO represents a pivotal step in building a fully integrated smart retail model in the UAE. This platform enhances our future readiness and enables us to develop a more flexible and efficient operational framework. It reinforces Sharjah Coop’s position as a leading organization driving transformation within the retail sector and shaping its direction locally and globally, supported by a digital infrastructure that keeps pace with rapid industry growth and change.”
The signing ceremony was attended by senior Sharjah Coop executives, including Zied Hammami, Executive Director – Retail; Jassim AlAbdouli, IT Director; and Faisal Alnabouda, Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and Community Affairs.
Zied Hammami highlighted the role of the partnership in updating retail processes across the Coop’s network. He said the adoption of LEAFIO’s platform will improve consistency across stores and strengthen in-store execution. He also noted that access to real-time data and smart tools will help retail teams improve merchandising standards and the customer experience across all branches.
Representing LEAFIO in the UAE, Khaled Naanaa, CEO and Founder of Innov At Scale IT LLC, LEAFIO’s local representative, welcomed the partnership. He said Sharjah Coop’s decision reflects a clear focus on innovation and operational quality, adding that Innov At Scale IT LLC will support the full rollout of the system across the Coop’s stores. He noted that the collaboration will deliver lasting value through platforms that support planning, branch operations, and overall readiness.
The LEAFIO system will support standardised product layout, consistent store design, and faster planogram development. It is expected to reduce the time needed to create planograms by up to four times and cut manual tasks by up to 80%. These changes will strengthen Sharjah Coop’s operational framework and support sustainable growth in a changing retail environment.
The agreement underlines Sharjah Coop’s continued focus on innovation and operational improvement. It supports the organisation’s role in advancing the retail sector at national, regional, and international level, while improving service standards and the overall customer experience.