The Retail Influencer

Today, I bring you a fascinating conversation with three winemakers: Jacob Bruun-Jensen from Dyrehøj Vingaard, Kim Thrysøe from Guldbæk Vingård, and Helle Stokkebye from Stokkebye Vineyard, as we dive into the world of cool climate wines, with a special focus on Danish wines.

We discussed the definition of these cool climate wines, the challenges they face, the issue of brand awareness, how they are perceived by the trade and by consumers, as well as the evolution of the wine market in Denmark and the country’s positioning. We even had the chance to mention the upcoming Cool Climate Wine Summit in Copenhagen, taking place in January 2026.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the Prowein team for providing the recording studio at the fair for this special episode.

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In this episode, I spoke about Skills4Retail with two guests: Nicole Bartolo, Business Development & Events Associate, and Sabrina Di Ruggiero, Project Manager at Schuman Associates.

Skills4Retail is an innovative European project aimed at supporting the green, digital, and resilient transition of the retail sector.

The podcast explores the origins of the project, the people behind it, its key achievements, and the countries and companies involved. It concludes with an invitation for you to join the pledge in support of this transformation via: https://skills4retail.eu/join-the-pledge/

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Today, I invite you to discover a fascinating conversation with Nicolas Ancion about the PRIX JUSTE label, a committed project that brings new meaning to the food supply chain.

In this episode, Nicolas discusses the origins of the initiative, the concrete benefits for producers and consumers, and the future outlook for building a fairer model.

It was a conversation full of ideas and values. Tune in now on your favorite platform!

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Saveurs et Métiers set up shop in Namur from February 2 to 4, and let’s be clear: the event lived up to expectations! With increased attendance and fully booked conferences, the atmosphere was dynamic, the exchanges enriching, and industry trends well highlighted. Here’s a recap of this event, which 20/CENT Retailparticipated in intensively for three days, along with the key takeaways.

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This episode is a great one, as I get to chat about industry trends with a true specialist.

Stijn Bex, Co-Founder of Bullseye Distribution, joins me to discuss the evolving landscape of the drinks, sweets, and snacks industry.

We dive into key market trends, including the rise of "less" (less sugar, less alcohol, etc.), the growing demand for premium products, the importance of experience-driven consumption, and much more.

What’s shaping the market? Tune in to find out!

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EUROCIS 2025 is just around the corner! From February 18 to 20, Düsseldorf will become the epicenter of retail technology. On this episode of The Retail Influencer, I sit down with Elke Moebius, to explore what’s in store for this year’s edition. Tune in to discover the key trends, innovations, and highlights shaping the future of retail.

EUROCIS, 2-4 February 2025, Dusseldorf Messe, Dusseldorf, Germany, https://www.eurocis-tradefair.com

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Lieven Vanlommel, the CEO of Foodmaker joins the Retail Influencer for this episode. Together, we dive into the origins of this trailblazing company and explore its mission to make healthy eating accessible to all. Actually, I shouldn’t use the word “company” as Lieven often refers to Foodmaker as the healthy wave or movement. During our conversation, he shares insights into Foodmaker’s journey, from its humble beginnings to its ongoing expansion in Belgium and beyond. Discover how the brand is conquering new markets in France and Germany while staying true to its core values of sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about building a business with purpose and redefining what it means to eat well.

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In this special episode, I sit down with Marie Henin from Easyfairs to give you an exclusive preview of Saveurs et Métiers, the must-attend event for food and retail professionals to kick off the year in Belgium (and around).

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For the second year in a row, Chun Kay Tang from Mollie joins The Retail Influencer by 20/CENT Retail to discuss the findings of their latest E-commerce Report. In this insightful episode, we unpack the key trends shaping retail in 2025.

From shifting consumer habits to economic pressures and opportunities, the report offers a wealth of data and actionable insights. Did you know that 4 out of 10 consumers plan to spend more online this year? That’s just one of the many fascinating takeaways we explore in this episode.

Whether you're a retailer, e-commerce professional, or just curious about the future of online shopping, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.

Don’t miss this conversation.

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There are many retail events in our region and as many of you know, the trade show is in my opinion a very efficient media for networking, doing business and discover the trends of a sector.

Yearly I attend quite a lot of conferences, seminars and tradeshows. And over the years, during my visits and discussions with retail professionals, two recurring questions always come up:

• The first one : “Hey Vincent, which trade fairs should I attend, or which ones are worthwhile?”

• And the second question comes after my visits to any tradeshow, it is: “So Vince, what interesting things did you see?”

This post focuses on answering the first of these questions. So, without further ado, here’s a selection of the unmissable events for the year 2025: Eurocis, Shoptalk, Shop! and Anuga

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