The Retail Influencer

Eurofoodart is a campaign highlighting local products, the terroir, and in particular PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) labels. Did you know that Belgium counts 12 products with these labels on its territory? Philippe Mattart , Managing Director of Apaq-W , spoke to the Retail Influencer about the campaign. In this episode, he explains the different...

Food plays an essential role in our health. With this in mind, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and UZ Brussel , with the support of the Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Fund , are launching a study to investigate the impact of a fibre-rich diet on the side effects of immunotherapy for cancer patients. The study, called FORX , will be supported by Delhaize , which will deliver weekly parcels of plant prod...

On November 25, 2024, an exclusive event will take place at the Gare Maritime (Tour & Taxis, Brussels). In fact, it's a double event, as participants will have the opportunity to take part in a  Good Food  speed dating event and attend the pitch of the 2024 class of startups that took part in the  Foodup  program.  This will be an opportunity for professionals to discover local and sustainable...

SIAL opens its doors in a few days' time, and there are several anniversaries to celebrate. The 60th anniversary of the show, but also 30 years of Walloon presence at the event. Let’s review a few tips for you to prepare for the upcoming edition of the show. The episode is short, but that's deliberate, because I want to give you time to prepare your visit as quickly as possible. Hosted on Ausha. S...

The Week without Meat will be held for the second time in Belgium from 14 to 20 October. The initiative, which has spread to several European countries, is coming back to Belgium to continue to raise consumer awareness. Audrey Vandenbauw , Campaign Manager at Week Without Meat , joined the Retail Influencer podcast to explain the campaign's ambition: to inform, raise awareness and not polarize. Ho...

ScanMania is back at Carrefour Belgium . The second edition of this action is even bigger, more impressive and funkier. So why not having two guests for this week’s episode? Yannick de Bièvre , Director of Marketing, Customer Services & Analytics, and Paul Peugnet , Chief Commercial Officer at Carrefour spoke to the Retail Influencer about the stakes and scope of the 2024 edition. Hosted on Au...

Let's talk money. How much does a Senior Marketeer earn? What is the base salary you should expect for a sales representative? These questions and many more are answered in the Salary Guide published by Generations Recruitment . Yoni Szpiro , founder of the recruitment agency, spoke to the Retail Influencer about developments and lessons to be learned from the annual barometer. Hosted on Ausha. Se...

As a visitor to many trade fairs and events, I'm often asked the same question: What does the perfect stand look like? That's a question we try to answer with Amaury Catlin from D-Side Group . Discover the four essential elements to pay attention to in this episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

It's not easy to find a job that suits you, or in a company that matches your values. What if the starting point was to first get to know yourself before jumping at every opportunity? For the Retail Influencer podcast, Yoni Szpiro presented the GRAM ( Generations Recruitment Aspirational Model ). It is a model designed for professionals after a great deal of research and reflection, to help you di...

In this episode, 20/CENT Retail gives a quick review of a few events to mark in your agenda. Packaging, Optics, Food, Marketing… there is inspiration to be found on various events covering different industries. Also, I point out three events you should already note in your agenda for 2025. Enjoy Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, the Retail Influencer welcomes Dagmar Roesner from Kangaroo Ridge . Together we dive into the innovative approach behind their bag-in-box approach and explore the story behind the upcoming rebranding of this Australian brand. Get ready to uncork some insights on sustainable packaging, brand evolution, and what it takes to stay ahead in the competitive wine industry. Hosted on Aush...

A podcast recorded some time ago, but well worth a listen. In these times of disruption and successive crises (logistics under strain, inflation, etc.), (fashion) retailers don't always have it easy. That's why the Retail Influencer wanted to take a closer look at Kiabi Belgium with Managing Director Jérôme Calonne . The group is dynamic, with positive results and several customer-focused initiati...

Anyone still talking about goodies is clearly out of date. The promotional items market is highly professional and clearly made up of players who pay attention to service, methodology, but also sustainability. To discuss trends in this segment, Tom Verhaert , CEO of Kick and Rush , came to the microphone of the Retail Influencer by 20/CENT Retail and together we talked about branding, sustainabili...

Kellanova inaugurated its largest European logistics site in Mechelen (Belgium). It marks a major investment in the region and a new stage in its sustainable development. In this episode, Luc Houben , General Manager Benelux at Kellanova , explains how this hub will help reduce traffic, increase efficiency in logistics but most importantly how it fits in the sustainable strategy of the group. Host...

The Colruyt Group is testing an electric tractor. Not in a supermarket, of course, but in the Group's orchards and vineyards. So why is this test so important to the Group's sustainability and efficiency strategy? To answer these questions, Kim Vancauwenberghe , Manager of the Innovation Hub of the Colruyt Group, spoke to the Retail Influencer. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more...

This week’s chat is with Bart Janssen , General Manager North Europe at ACER . Together we examine the company’s road to market approach in the region. We also discuss about sustainability topics such as carbon neutrality targets or end-of-life of products to name a few. A quite interesting discussion with very honest and open responses from our guest. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy...

The LEOO ( Les Entreprises de l'Optique Ophtalmique ) is once again organizing the Manufacture Tour on June 3. This initiative aims to increase opticians' knowledge of the origins, history and manufacturing methods of frames, lenses and accessories produced by French manufacturers. Laure-Anne Copel , General Secretary of LEOO , spoke to the Retail Influencer to tell more about the day, and to remi...

Imagine earning money for cooking at home. It sounds a little improbable, but that's what Carrefour Belgium is proposing today by teaming up with Coco Cooking, an app that pays its users when they cook. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How to appeal to customers' senses with digital solutions? That's the theme of this episode with Mat Wilde from Mood Media in which we look at some examples of solutions that aim to create a brand identity and enhance the customer experience. At the end of the episode, we even discuss the human aspect, which remains an essential element in any interaction, even a digital one. Hosted on Ausha. See...

In retail, wine is unique. Brands don’t dominate the category but the product does. Therefore building a brand is quite an achievement. In this episode of the Retail influencer, Vincent Panneels chats with Javiera Vial Wünkhaus from VSPT Wine and Olivier Lejeune from Schenk Benelux about how Gato Negro built a name, developed itself and became a successful wine brand on the market. Hosted on Ausha...

In this episode, Christophe Echement sheds light on Ping Price's latest analysis of Delhaize's Little Lions concept. What do we learn from our interview? Among other things, that 1000 seems to be a magic number for retailers, that Little Lions doesn't mean fixed price, and that Delhaize is consistent in its communication. Find out more in the latest episode of the Retail Influencer. Hosted on Aush...

Loyalty campaigns, shrinkflation and ethics in fashion shopping are just some of the issues addressed in a recent study by Lightspeed . In a new episode of the podcast, Ewout van Rossum comments on this study in more detail. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After a successful first year, the FOODUP incubator is back, calling on entrepreneurs whose projects contribute to the sustainable food transition. Elodie Bouscarat tells us more about the program and the values it stands for. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

EuroCIS will soon open its doors in Düsseldorf and who better than Elke Moebius to talk about what you can expect from the upcoming edition. Listen to some of the trends and highlights of this year’s show on this episode . Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

My guest in this episode is Joeri Perneel , CEO of NEXGEN Europe . Together we discuss his experience in the cannabis industry and the challenges linked with being a pioneer in a difficult new segment. We also discuss the launch of a new range, destined to fuel a wellness category in retail. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.