Sharjah Coop has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LEAFIO, a global provider of AI-powered retail solutions specializing in automation platforms, supply chain optimization, and in-store merchandising management.
This step reinforces the Coop’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its digital capabilities and consolidating its position as one of the leading retail institutions locally and regionally, while contributing to the development of globally competitive retail standards.
Under the agreement, Sharjah Coop will implement the LEAFIO AI Retail Platform, an advanced ecosystem designed to improve inventory management, automate planograms, enhance space efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making. LEAFIO’s solutions are deployed in more than 250 retail chains worldwide, delivering measurable impact in reducing waste, improving operational performance, and elevating efficiency across all stages of retail operations.
“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 implementation of the LEAFIO system will help standardize product organization processes, unify branch layouts, accelerate planogram creation by up to four times, and reduce manual tasks by as much as 80 percent. These enhancements will strengthen Sharjah Coop’s operational infrastructure in line with global digital standards and support sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving retail environment.
This agreement reflects Sharjah Coop’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence, reinforcing its position as a leading national institution contributing to the development of the retail sector locally, regionally, and globally, while enhancing service quality and the overall customer experience.
