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# Configure

# Configure Retail Strategic Portfolio Management Suite {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 11, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Configure Retail Strategic Portfolio Management Suite (SPM Retail) to manage store life cycle projects such as new store openings, closures, refurbishments, relocations, and technology refreshes. Follow the configuration overview or use guided setup to get
started.  
1. Install the Retail Strategic Portfolio Management Suite from the ServiceNow Store.

   For more information, see [Install Retail Strategic Portfolio Management Suite](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HomDuh7otIoVOeEsHAwprQ "Install Retail Strategic Portfolio Management Suite from the ServiceNow to add retail workforce management capabilities to your instance. You need the admin role to complete this task.").
2. Add members to Retail HQ Group who can receive playbook stage approval requests.For more information, see [Add members to HQ group to complete playbook](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/a892T4X2ZheFpT5~hr5xwQ "Add approvers to the Retail HQ Governance group so the system can send playbook stage approval requests when all sections are marked complete or skipped.").

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