The Retail Influencer

In this episode, I sit down with Ulrich Spaan from the EHI Retail Institute to dive into the technologies shaping the future of retail. From the rise of generative AI to the evolution of self-checkout systems, we discuss what’s driving these trends, how they’re transforming processes, and what retailers and brands should watch out for in 2025.

We also touch on the EHI's presence at the upcoming EuroCIS event—don't miss it!

Tune in to explore the cutting-edge innovations and insights that are setting the pace for the industry.

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Let’s dive into one of the most anticipated events in the food industry calendar: ISM and ProSweets Cologne, taking place from February 2nd to 5th, 2025. As the first major international trade show of the year, ISM and Prosweets set the tone for the industry's health and trends, making it a must-visit event for professionals.

I'm always excited to attend, and I highly recommend you do the same!

To explore what’s in store for the upcoming edition and the framework of the 'Sweet Week,' I had the pleasure of speaking with Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, and Guido Hentschke, Director of ProSweets Cologne. Let’s uncover their insights and what makes these events truly unmissable.

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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 labels, reviews some of our Belgian PGIs and PDOs and, of course, explains the importance of Eurofoodart and its actions.

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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 products (fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds) to 60 cancer patients taking part in the study.

Jennifer Nemry, VP E-commerce and Florence Caporali, E-commerce Commercial & Activation Director at Delhaize, appeared on the podcast to explain why the group is supporting this study.

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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 food innovations from numerous start-ups. Elodie Bouscarat, the driving force behind Foodup, spoke to the Retail Influencer to explain how the event works, the practical aspects and how you can get involved. 

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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.

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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 Influencerpodcast to explain the campaign's ambition: to inform, raise awareness and not polarize.

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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.

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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 Influencerabout developments and lessons to be learned from the annual barometer.

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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.

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