End of the Aisle: Recent Episodes
End of the Aisle
The foundation of all retail analytics is good data. But how do you ensure you've solid data in the first place? We sat down with Frans Melenhorst, CEO of AdaptClearValue, to discuss how to build a coherent data strategy.
Innovation is critical for retailers to stay competitive. But driving change in any complex organisation is challenging. We sat down with Nina Junehed (Ex CIO of ICA Sweden) and Per Uebel (Ex CEO at ICA, Hemköp and Plantagen) to ask: how do you drive transformation? 1) From a technological perspective, how do you constantly improve retail performance? 2) From a change management perspective, how do you build and lead a culture of innovation?
Bricks-and-mortar retailers have some obvious advantages. They have capital, brand recognition, and market share. But online retailers, with their lower costs and better tech, pose a growing threat. As consumers migrate online, bricks-and-mortar retailers need to meet them there? But how can they succeed in that transition? We sat down with Mats Larson (CEO ICA Maxi Lindhagen) and Jonas Hessler (Ex Global Head of E-Commerce at IKEA), to get their take.
Food price inflation is increasing at the fastest rate in 30 years. Partly due to the pandemic, partly due to events in Ukraine, partly because prices of raw ingredients and fuel are increasing too. But when supplier costs are rising and consumers wallets are already squeezed, how will retailers respond?