Yango inks deal with Grand Hypermarkets for GCC operations
DUBAI, 11 days ago
Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering tailored advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses within Yango Group, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement at Seamless Middle East 2025 between Yango Tech Retail and Grand Hypermarkets, an international network of supermarkets and hypermarkets.
The partnership will see the rollout of Yango Tech's full e-grocery automation stack across Grand Hypermarkets' operations in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and KSA.
Under the agreement, Grand Hypermarkets, an established name in the industry with over two decades of experience and over 95 outlets across GCC region, will adopt Yango Tech's suite of retail technologies.
Known as the regional destination for world-class FMCG, food & non-food essentials, department stores, and more, Grand will implement a custom-built client app, store order management system, and last-mile delivery platform.
These tools, all powered by Yango Tech Retail’s advanced AI capabilities, aim to transform both the customer journey and operational efficiency across the retailer's expanding footprint in the UAE and Kuwait.
"As the Mena retail market heads toward a projected value of $1.4 trillion by 2032, it is clear that technology will be central to the sector’s evolution. Yango Tech’s participation at Seamless 2025 underlines our commitment to enabling this transformation through cutting-edge AI solutions," remarked Max Avtukhov, Chief Executive of Yango Tech Retail.
"Our collaboration with Grand Hypermarkets is a prime example of how we are tailoring global technologies to fit the needs of local communities and enhancing everyday life through intelligent, scalable innovation," he stated.
Rashid Aslam Bin Mohideen, Executive Director of Grand Hypermarkets, said: "Retail is one of the fastest-evolving sectors in the region, and staying ahead requires both agility and technological depth. Our partnership with Yango Tech Retail marks a turning point in how we approach customer convenience, inventory management, and delivery logistics."
"As we work towards our ambition to become one of the top five retailers in the region by 2030 and create a world-class, multi-format shopping experience, we believe this collaboration will significantly strengthen our operational agility in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and KSA," he added.
With AI expected to contribute up to $150 billion to GCC economies, these initiatives support regional digital economy ambitions.
In addition to the MoU, Yango Tech is showcasing a range of AI-powered B2B industry solutions at Seamless Middle East 2025.
At the forefront of Yango Tech’s booth is its AInventory smart camera system. These AI-powered cameras enable real-time shelf monitoring, alerting staff to planogram inconsistencies and improving inventory control. Retailers benefit from optimized shelf compliance and operational efficiency.
Also on display is Yango Tech Retail’s white-label customer app, equipped with intelligent features like advanced search, personalized product suggestions, dynamic pricing tools, and marketing automation, helping retailers enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability in the e-grocery sector, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
