How do we make retail profitable and sustainable using data and intelligence?
Through the lens of the Nordic mindset, we will discuss key success factors for retail, showcase a variety of technologies, and talk about the need for collaboration and synergies in the ecosystem.
Nordic Retail Innovation is hosted by Scandinavian MIND and Change Retail. The event occurs in conjunction with NRF ‘25 Retails Big Show and offers an exclusive side activation for the industry. Key players from the retail, fashion, and tech industries will participate in knowledge-sharing and exclusive networking.
11 January 2025, 5 pm–8 pm.
Amazon Offices, 12 W 39th St, New York, NY
Partners:
Programme
5.00
Welcome mingle
5.30
Introduction
Speakers: Konrad Olsson and Linda Pimmeshofer
5.30
Interview: How AWS enables traceability in the supply chain
Speaker: Amar Sanghera, AWS Supply Chain & Pan-Amazon Supply Chain GTM Leader for Consumer Industries.
5.40
Panel: A connected supply chain without data-leakage
How data enables business success and regulatory compliance.
Speakers:
Steven Bakker, CEO & Co-founder, New Black
Reid Swanson, Vice President Americas F&B CPC Sales, Centric Software.
Debra Langley, Partner, CAPTIS Ventures
6.05
Panel: Implementing technology through collaboration and information sharing
How to activate a healthy ecosystem that supports profitability and sustainability.
Speakers:
Jenny Wärn, Director of Product Operations, TrusTrace.
Samuel Sapire, VP Digital Commerce Sweden / Senior Advisor, Columbus.
Hilbert Dijkstra, General Manager of iD Cloud, Nedap
6.30
Fireside chat: Navigating technologies and building a system that works
Speaker: Greg Merrill, Strategist & Advisor. Former Global Head of Digital Transformation at Nike.
6.50–8.00
Drinks and networking
8.30
VIP dinner for partners
Speakers
Greg Merrill, Strategist & Advisor. Former Global Head of Digital Transformation at Nike
Greg is an Advisor, Executive, Entrepreneur, and Board Member. His 25 year journey has taken him from the health and wellness industry, to 3x startup founder, to corporate executive at Nike, to now advising executives and boards on company growth and transformation. He also coaches and advises Family Offices, Professional Athletes, and Musicians & Entertainers on leveraging their brand and platform to build successful business ventures.
Steven Bakker, CEO and Co-founder of New Black
Steven is passionate about leveraging technology to transform the retail landscape, particularly in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space. Under his leadership, New Black developed EVA, a SaaS-based Unified Commerce platform designed to help enterprise-level retailers overcome legacy constraints and deliver seamless, real-time experiences. EVA integrates essential functions such as modern (m)POS, inventory and order management, headless commerce, customer insights, loyalty, and global compliance, enabling retailers to adapt to rapidly changing consumer trends and market demands.
Jenny Wärn, Director of Product Operations of TrusTrace
Jenny Wärn is the Director of Product Operations of TrusTrace. With more than 15 years of experience in delivering impactful technology solutions for a wide range of industries, Jenny heads up the complex innovation projects for TrusTrace, such as the Digital Product Passport (DPP) pilot with Trace4Value, where TrusTrace built a fully functioning data infrastructure to support the data collection and distribution for the DPP. Jenny is a frequent speaker and educator on how to leverage technology to transform value chains to become traceable, circular and fair.
Reid Swanson, Vice President Americas F&B CPC Sales, Centric Software
Having worked internationally over the past 20+ years with leading lifestyle and consumer brands like adidas, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski and ON Running, Reid has been focused on mapping technology to business challenges in order to help companies optimize their processes to become more productive, competitive and profitable.
Debra, Partner, CAPTIS Ventures
Debra is a Partner at CAPTIS Ventures a UK-based investment platform focused on tech innovators at the dynamic intersection of fashion, sport, popular culture and consumer engagement. She is a Board Member for WRAP, a US non-profit ensuring social compliance in apparel manufacturing, and she sits on the Advisory Board of DesignSingapore Council (Singapore’s national agency for design), and the Advisory Council for Vogue Singapore. Debra is also a member of the US National Retail Federation (NRF) Innovation Advisory Committee and the NRF APAC Advisory Board.
Hilbert Dijkstra, General Manager of iD Cloud at Nedap
Hilbert is a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise and a strong customer focus. He plays a key role in delivering innovative RFID solutions to some of the largest global retailers and brands, ensuring seamless deployment and adoption across complex retail environments. Hilbert’s international experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, guiding large-scale implementations, and building strong relationships with retail partners worldwide. His leadership, strategic mindset, and dedication to customer success have driven the global growth and adoption of Nedap’s iD Cloud solutions. Known for his problem-solving skills and commitment, Hilbert is a trusted partner for retailers and brands looking to optimize inventory visibility throughout the supply chain and improve operational efficiency.
Amar Sanghera, AWS Supply Chain & Pan-Amazon Supply Chain GTM Leader for Consumer Industries
Amar is working with largest and most strategic customers and partners developing and delivering new capabilities that drive success across the many areas of supply chain. He brings 20+ years of experience across the globe in all aspects of supply chain from Customer Service through Final Mile Fulfillment across all industries having spent time supporting customers on both the business and IT sides of digital and physical supply chain solutions.
Samuel Sapire, VP Digital Commerce Sweden / Senior Advisor, Columbus
As VP Digital Commerce Sweden, Samuel Sapire brings extensive expertise in guiding corporations through transformative digital journeys. With a deep understanding of both operational and IT landscapes, Samuel Sapire specializes in bridging the critical grey zone between IT and business. Known for crafting strategies that align technological solutions with business objectives, they have consistently enabled organizations to achieve sustainable growth and innovation in a competitive market.
Linda Pimmeshofer, Founder, Change Retail
After spending over 20 years in the software industry, Linda believes that the intersection between fashion and tech has never been more exciting and challenging. As a dedicated advocate for change, Linda founded Change Retail one year ago and spent her days inspiring retailers to embrace digital transformation and supporting them throughout their journey. She is also deeply engaged with the startup and partner communities, seeking new collaborations to push the speed of innovation.
Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and founder, Scandinavian MIND
Konrad Olsson is the founder and editor-in-chief of Scandinavian MIND, a platform covering the intersection of lifestyle and technology. He is a leading expert on the transformation of the fashion industry and the founder and host of the fashion-tech event Transformation Conference. He regularly advises companies and organisations on brand strategy, communication and digital transformation.