ZAWYA: Schneider Electric and Brands For Less Group partner to advance low carbon, smart retail environments in the UAE

Deployment of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building platforms to enhance energy performance, operational visibility, and longterm sustainability across Brands For Less stores.Dubai, UAE – 19 May 2026: Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has signed a collaborative agreement with BFL Group to deploy advanced smart building and energy management solutions across 26 Brands For Less stores in the UAE, with plans to scale across the entire store network.The partnership marks a significant step in modernizing retail infrastructure through digital technologies that optimize operational performance, reduce energy consumption, and support long‑term sustainability goals.Under the collaboration, Schneider Electric will deploy its EcoStruxure Building platform, including EcoStruxure Building Activate, Operation, and Advisor, enabling real‑time visibility into energy usage and more efficient control of store environments.The collaboration begins with a structured pilot phase covering site surveys, data collection, use‑case identification, and the development of a comprehensive options paper outlining solution architecture, CAPEX/OPEX models, KPIs, and a scalable implementation roadmap. This assessment will form the foundation for a scalable rollout across additional BFL sites.As buildings account for nearly 34% of annual global CO₂ emissions, and commercial spaces such as retail are among the most energy-intensive, improving energy performance in retail environments is a major step toward more sustainable operations. This collaboration reflects a shared focus on embedding efficiency and smarter resource management into day-to-day retail operations. Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries, Schneider Electric, said: “Our collaboration with BFL Group sets a new benchmark for more efficient and more sustainable retail operations in the UAE. By integrating Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building technologies with BFL’s dynamic retail footprint, we are enabling real-time energy intelligence and data-driven decision-making at scale. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing the UAE’s sustainability ambitions while delivering measurable value to the retail sector.”Khaled Arnaout, Chief Operating Officer at BFL Group said: “At BFL Group, we are continuously looking for solutions to enhance operational efficiency while aligning with our long-term sustainability ambitions. Our collaboration with Schneider Electric allows us to take a more data-driven approach to managing our stores, improving performance while reducing our environmental footprint. It also underscores our broader commitment to contributing to the UAE’s sustainability agenda while creating long-term value for the retail sector.”As the partnership progresses, Schneider Electric and BFL Group aim to establish a scalable model for digitally enabled, lowcarbon retail environments that can be replicated across the region.Send us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@lseg.comDisclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.