Cycling is today more and more popular as a mean of transportation, a mobility solution for your employees, or even a sustainable delivery method. As a specialised retailer, Bike Republic intends to offer solutions for all cycling enthusiasts. 

As the group is expanding, I thought it would be nice to have a chat with Wim Teerlynck, General Manager of Bike Republic. During our chat, Wim explains the ambitions of the group, how the future will be and how it all fits in the Colruyt Group ecosystem. 

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In the news this week : 

Comeos and its members save energy

CLC Luxembourg involves ambassadors to promote shopping in the country

Kiabi freezes prices on selected winter items

Carrefour Express is 25 years old

Albert Heijn helps you find your products

Cru number 4 opened in Dilbeek

Frits van Eerd avoids an ackward family sunday

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In this episode my guest is MICHEL KOCH from DIAMART CONNECT. Together, we discuss three major trends in retail : Resilience in times of crisis, digital transformation, and of course CSR. I also took the opportunity to ask him to unveil the next Connect Lille which will take place in November. 

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Let’s review a few facts about palm oil. Why is it used so often? Is it bad for the environment or is there such thing as a sustainable palm oil production? How is it viewed by retailers and consumers? 

To answer these questions, my guest is Michelle Desilets, Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust,. For many years, she has watched closely the evolution of the industry and she also participates in many platforms working towards a more sustainable palm oil. 

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In the news this week, 

- Test Achat/Test Aankoop and retailers disagree on semantics

- Kruidvat will use a new DC in Oosterhout

- Action has a new General Manager

- Cactus will save loads of paper 

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The food industry is in full transformation, consumers modify their habits drastically and all those changes are opportunities for manufacturers and producers. In this episode, Jean-Gabriel Mollard from SIAL Network, highlights the main trends of the food industry worldwide and of course, unvails a bit of what's to be expected at SIAL Paris in October. 

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In the news this week, 

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In today’s episode my guest is Doriane Magnus from Kiabi Belgium. Together we talk about customer experience both online and in store. And we also chat about the efforts the group makes when it comes to sustainability. 

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Data is a topic that nobody in retail can ignore. But do you truly understand the concept? Are retailers going in the right direction? And what about the human factor? 

In this episode, I chat with Edouard Beaucourt from Snowflake. Together we discuss the challenges and opportunities linked to data management.

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