Sweden has been fostering some of the most prominent talents leading the next generation. In this episode Alex Kessler, Deputy Editor at iD, is in a fireside chat with Fanny Lindén CEO of Gustaf Westman about how Sweden continues its role as globally leading within the creative industries.

Fanny Lindén, the CEO of Gustaf Westman who has been with the brand since its inception, playing a pivotal role in shaping its commercial direction and global presence. Under her leadership, Gustaf Westman has reimagined traditional retail, transforming it into a dynamic intersection of design, community, and immersive brand experiences.

Listen to this engaging conversation between Alex Kessler and Fanny Lindén from the stage at D-Congress 2025.

D-Congress Talks is a podcast by Svensk Handel.

Per Ljungberg intervjuar André Engdahl Jofré (creative director Year 0001, med artister som Yung Lean, Bladee och Viagra Boys) och Per Nordmark  (musiker, artist och mannen bakom Sveriges främsta musikpodd) om detta tema under D-Congress by Svensk Handels CxO-Dinner. Männen bakom de grymma introna till årets D-Congress!

D-Congress Talks är en podd av Svensk Handel.

In this episode (in Swedish), recorded live at D-Congress 2025, we explore how e-commerce packaging is undergoing a transformation. As stricter EU regulations push the industry toward greater sustainability, businesses must navigate new demands while seizing the opportunity to lead in circular innovation.

What does it take to future-proof packaging strategies? And how are industry leaders already turning legislation into action?

Host Jonas Arnberg is joined by a powerhouse panel of experts:

Rebecka Berntsson, Public Policy Manager at Amazon, on aligning policy with innovation and the realities of modern commerce.

Stefan Svensson, COO at Nelly.com, on driving profitability and efficiency through smarter packaging and logistics.

Tom Thörnblom, Head of Communications, Sustainability & Investor Relations at LYKO, on eliminating fossil-fueled deliveries and pioneering E-com Ready packaging.

Arne B Andersson, Senior Advisor at Svensk Handel, on the evolving retail landscape and what's coming next.

Tune in for insights, inspiration, and real-world strategies from the forefront of sustainable packaging.

Join Hannah Bennett, Head of Digital at Paul Smith, for a fireside chat on how the iconic brand has transformed its direct to consumer and wholesale business. A couple of years back, Paul Smith set out to reimagine its digital operations with one key mission: to drive more creativity and brand expression through a headless approach to technology. Through a series of strategic moves, they launched a successful global and localized online flagship store, enabled advanced omni-channel fulfillment flows, while modernizing their global wholesale experience. Hannah will share the keys to their success and reveal their plans for continued growth and innovation as they reinvent the global brand.

Susanne Ehnbåge, VD för Lindex och Lindex Group, har lett Lindex till en imponerande kombination av ekonomisk tillväxt och minskat klimatavtryck. Genom innovativa digitala satsningar och investeringar, såsom ett digitalt butiksprogram, digitalisering av leverantörskedjan och ett nytt omnilager, har företaget förbättrat kundupplevelsen och effektiviserat sina processer. I detta samtal delar Susanne med sig av sina erfarenheter av att driva ett globalt modeföretag med fokus på tillväxt, hållbarhet och digital innovation, i en organisation präglad av högt medarbetarengagemang och tydligt kundfokus. Hör hur hon arbetar för att stärka Lindex konkurrenskraft och möta framtidens utmaningar inom modebranschen.

Intervjun gjordes i samarbete med tidningen Market och modereras av chefredaktör Fredrik Svedjetun.

D-Congress Talks är en podd av Svensk Handel.

Hur kan retailers maximera värdet för sina partners genom datadriven annonsering och strategisk paketering? Jacob Lovén från Den Digitala Draken håller paneldiskussioner om Retail Media med några av branschens främsta experter: 

During D-Congress 2025, in a session on The Power of Cultural Brand Activation, Karin Winther interviewed:

Christian Appel, Founder and Executive Chairman to WorkShop The Retail Agency, director to the board of Lager157 and investor into reCRQL recycle platform.

Vad händer när två av e-handelns tyngsta röster kokar ner 40 timmar av D-Congress till sina allra största höjdpunkter? I det här avsnittet delar Per Ljungberg, innovationschef på Svensk Handel och Head of D-Congress, och Arne B Andersson, senior e-handelsrådgivare på Svensk Handel, med sig av sina vassaste spaningar, oväntade insikter och personliga favoriter från Nordens största mötesplats för e-handeln. Låt dig inspireras och få koll på det mest minnesvärda från scenerna på D-Congress 2025 – på bara en timme.

Charlotte Nordén, VD för Cellbes, är en rutinerad ledare som har förvandlat ett klassiskt postorderbolag till en framgångsrik internationell e-handel. Efter flera utmanande år på en tuff marknad har hon lagt in en ny offensiv, med fokus på tillväxt och digital innovation. I denna intervju från D-Talks Unplugged-scenen på D-Congress 2025 delar Charlotte sina erfarenheter av transformation, strategier för att navigera i en pressad marknad och vad som krävs för att ta ett nordiskt varumärke till den globala scenen.

Intervjun gjordes i samarbete med Market och modererades av reporter Karin Lundahl.

D-Congress Talks är en podcast från Svensk Handel.

Are you ready to take your brand international without breaking the bank? This unmissable episode from D-Congress 2025, is presented by Juni and Svensk Handel : "Scaling Your Brand Efficiently Without Borders." 

Growing your brand internationally is no easy feat, but leveraging technology and AI can revolutionize how you scale. This session brings together industry trailblazers to share strategies and tools that save time, reduce costs, and empower businesses to focus on what matters most – building and growing their brand.

Meet the speakers: 

Adeline Sterner: CEO, advisor, investor, and entrepreneur who has led transformations at CAIA Cosmetics and Kids Brand Store. Adeline brings invaluable insights into balancing ambition with purpose and navigating global success. 

Daniel Djurdjevic: CEO & Co-founder of CHIMI, a Swedish contemporary brand, where innovation meets craftsmanship. Daniel shares how CHIMI achieved international acclaim through design and bold thinking. 

Samir El-Sabini: CEO & Co-founder of Juni, the neobank tailored for e-commerce. With expertise in fintech and scaling ventures, Samir knows how to power growth through cutting-edge solutions. 

Moderated by Björn Påhlman Spenger, founder of Sweden’s top e-commerce podcast Framtidens E-Handel. Björn brings his expertise and sharp insights to lead this dynamic discussion on scaling Swedish brands to global success.