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Why Space Planning Should Sit Closer to Supply Chain Teams in 2026
Why Space Planning Is Becoming Critical in Retail in 2026 For years, space planning in retail was primarily associated with merchandising and visual execution. Its core purpose was to…

How Demand Forecasting Improves Space Planning Accuracy and Profitability
Why Demand Forecasting Is Now Essential for Space Planning in Retail Even the best space planning in retail will not deliver results if it is based on outdated or…

New name, same mission
Strategix CFT GmbH is now Strategix Retail Solutions GmbH. The new name better reflects who we are and how we support our customers.For us, delivering solutions means more than…

Why Space Planning Teams Are Overwhelmed — And How to Fix It in 2026
Why Space Planning Teams Are Struggling More Than Ever Are your Space Planning teams working overtime, yet planograms are still delayed? In most cases, this is not a people…

Blue Yonder Announces Winners of 2026 ICONic Customer Awards
DALLAS and SAN DIEGO – May 18, 2026 Blue Yonder, the AI company for supply chain, today recognized the most innovative supply chain companies with the ICONic Customer Awards…

Chaos in store layouts across locations? How to organize Space Planning in a multi-format retail network
A problem you know all too well You manage a network of dozens or even hundreds of stores. In theory, everything should work consistently – the same planogram, the…

Mio Modernizes Category and Space Management with Blue Yonder Category Management implemented by Strategix
Düsseldorf, Germany — 27th April 2026 — Mio has completed the rollout of Blue Yonder Category Management, enabling a more centralized and data-driven approach to category management and space…

AI in Space Planning 2026 – What to Automate and What Not to Hand Over to Algorithms
AI in retail is no longer a future vision. It already shapes how planograms are created, how store space is managed, and how decisions are made. The promise is…

Strategix returns to 100% Family Ownership and Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Joanna Brune as Managing Partner (CCO)
Düsseldorf, 3 March 2026 – Strategix CFT GmbH proudly announces two milestone developments that shape the company’s next chapter: its return to full family ownership and the formal appointment of Joanna…

EuroShop 2026 – Exhibition Overview
EuroShop 2026 has once again proven why it is the leading event for retail innovation. Over several inspiring days, we welcomed retailers, partners, and industry experts to explore the…

Why One Standard Planogram Fails in Retail Chains: Unlocking Store-Specific Strategies for Maximum Sales Impact
In the fast-paced world of retail, where every shelf inch is expected to justify its existence in sales and margin, one persistent myth continues to hold back even the…

AI‑Powered Image Recognition Webinar with Panasonic Connect
Our recent joint webinar with Panasonic Connect showcased how AI-driven image recognition is transforming retail execution and elevating the capabilities of planogram2go. Latest Innovations in planogram2go Participants received an…