Retail Talks

In this episode, Milan and Darko dive into next year's biggest retail trends. This is our annual tradition, and our predictions are usually spot on!

We're breaking down five key trends, and I guarantee some will surprise you. Don’t miss this discussion on what’s shaping the future of retail!

In this episode, Mitul K. Jain and Darko Pavic dive deep into the recent partnership between X (formerly Twitter) and Shopify.

Is it simply another standard integration, or could it be the beginning of X's journey towards becoming a Everything App?

The real question: Who’s really benefiting here? Are Shopify’s merchants tapping into X's massive user base to redefine social commerce, or is X using Shopify to edge closer to its super-app ambitions?

Expect a heated discussion full of controversial opinions, insights, and revelations.

Darko even shares something a bit dramatic that was discovered just before the session—something that slightly disappointed him about the integration. +

You won’t want to miss this!

Tune in for the full conversation and find out what's really happening behind the scenes!

One platform has changed the way we shop.

The other threatens to rewrite the rules.

On this episode of Retail Talk, we tackle a big question: Is Amazon still unbeatable?

Darko couldn't resist Temu's charms - but Mitul? He's not so sure. Add to the mix an unexpected guest who shared her first Temu haul experience with a lot of emotion, and things get even more intriguing.

Can Darko convince Mitul to join Team Temu?

The conversation gets heated, opinions clash, and the debate takes turns you definitely won't see coming.

Will Temu rise, or is Amazon's rule far from over? You'll be the judge.

The European Union is rolling out the VIDA regulation to modernize the VAT system, making it more compatible with the digital economy, cross-border e-commerce, and technological advancements.

This change is expected to significantly impact store operations and the broader retail landscape. Since VAT regulations are integral to fiscalization, it’s likely that VIDA could also influence fiscal laws. Join us for an in-depth look at what’s coming and how it will reshape your business operations.

Experts from Fiscal Solutions will provide detailed insights, discuss upcoming changes, and share their expectations for the future. Don’t miss this crucial discussion!

Our special guests on this episode, Pedro Carvalho and Stefan Ditrih, discuss the implementation dates of Digital Product Passports, the effects on retailers, and how to be prepared for this big transition.

Retailers must keep up with changing laws and trends. #DPP represents a significant step towards sustainability and effective product management.

Despite the huge potential of #blockchain technology, #NFT, and #Metaverse, adoption in the retail sector has been slower than expected. There are many reasons, such as volatility and regulatory concerns, or limited user base and trust issues.

But what's next for #Web3? And what's next for Fiscal Solutions in this space?

If you're passionate about retail, technology, and the future of commerce, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Tune in to our podcast for a comprehensive look at EuroCIS - the leading trade fair for retail technology:

➡ What makes EuroCIS different from other trade fairs?

➡ What innovations caught our attention?

➡ What trends are shaping the future of retail and technology?

➡ A behind-the-scenes look at the event organization and our outstanding performance.

At the beginning of this year, in mid-January, we visited the NRF, a large Trade Fair in New York City, one of the largest and most important trade fairs in the retail industry.
The program lasted three days at two large exhibition spaces, with over 40,000 visitors and 6,200 exhibitors. Most of them were IT companies from all over the world, specialized in trade, and presented their latest products and technologies.
How do we spend our time there? What was our experience? What new things did we learn and what business successes did we achieve? What are the new trends in the industry and what innovations do distributors and retailers need to be prepared for?
Our CEO Darko Pavić and our general manager Milan Lazarević will discuss all this, but also they will talk about New York, a city of inexhaustible inspiration!

Research from 2022 shows that customers are more likely to switch brands more quickly. This indicates the importance of the relationship between the customer and the brand itself.
However, did you know that there are three main levels when it comes to connecting a customer with a brand? Well, that's exactly what we have talked about in our Retail Talk with a fantastic guest - Mitul K. Jain, founder & CEO at refive.

In this episode, Darko and Milan identify the most impactful retail trends, promising innovations, and new concepts in 2024.