Swiss retailer Coop Group expands Blue Yonder Category Management to DIY brand Jumbo

Coop Group, a retailer in Switzerland, has expanded its deployment of Blue Yonder Category Management to also include Jumbo, Coop's chain of DIY superstores.

“Coop acts with a deep sense of responsibility towards its people, regions, and ecosystems, and we are committed to delivering both quality and a diverse range of brands and products we can be proud of,” says Alexander Senft, Head of IT Merchandise Management Masterdata, Coop.

“Category management excellence is vital for providing value to our customers, which is why we were excited to extend our collaboration with Blue Yonder and Strategix. Expanding the deployment of Blue Yonder Category Management to include Jumbo’s 125 points of sale underscores our dedication to innovation and focus on our demand-driven strategy, ensuring we continue to effectively meet the evolving needs of our customers." 

With Blue Yonder Category Management, Coop reports a milestone in optimising space planning for its supermarket network, particularly for meat products and fresh bread where the solution generates approximately 5,700 planograms automatically each year.

The offering enables planograms to be tailored to the specific needs of each store while adhering to the requirements of each category. Coop plans to further expand automated planograms into other product groups.    

“Thanks to Blue Yonder Category Management, a key advantage of automated planogram creation is the efficient integration of new products into store shelf planning. This capability allows us to plan exactly where new items will be placed and determine the appropriate stock levels for each store.”

“As a result, we can now establish the initial quantities needed for orders, streamlining the introduction of new products across the supply chain. In addition, the solution leverages sales data to optimise product placement and quantity on shelves, enhancing the overall efficiency and value of the stocking process,” said Senft.  

"We take pride in our long-term collaboration with the Coop Group and are excited they chose to extend their category management footprint for their DIY division with us,” says Fredrik Prada, Vice President, Retail – EMEA, Blue Yonder.

“Our Category Management solution provides Coop with the necessary speed and agility to keep up with customer demand and constant industry changes so they can stay ahead of their competition and meet business goals.”   

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The awards. which are now closed for entries with our finalists and shortlists being announced this week, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter

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He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

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