Robert Bueninck, CEO of Unzer Group, discusses the evolving payments landscape, e-commerce trends, skepticism around cryptocurrencies, and the future of cash in Germany's digital shift ..read more

In this episode of Commerce Talks, Gergana K. Abdulrahman discusses her journey with Wild Fabrik, a sustainable marketplace based in Dubai. She shares insights on the company's origins during the COVID-19 pandemic, its unique business model, and the importance of sustainability in the fashion ..read more

In this episode of Commerce Talks, Lina meets with the two founders of Spryker and discusses the company’s unique approach to addressing complex e-commerce needs beyond B2C retail, the company's composable architecture, and the importance of innovation. We also discuss that Spryker has been recognized by Gartner® as a Leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce. Learn more or review the report here. Disclaimer: Objectivity Disclaimer Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only tho ..read more

In this episode, we chat with Giulia Staffieri the Chief Marketing, Sales, and Omnichannel Officer, at Leroy Merlin. We learn about the DIY business model in Italy and their unique DIY store experience, which is more like a boutique and offers fully integrated services. Giulia also talks about the challenges of managing different services and the transition from traditional DIY to serviced DIY. She discusses the competition with online channels and the rise of new pure online channels. We dive into loyalty mechanisms, expanding the business, and the role of marketing channels and DIY influence ..read more

B2B and B2C digital commerce can be vastly different, so it was illuminating to welcome a guest - Anton Nehaenko, COO at Yalla Market and Yalla!Hub – that is making a success of both sectors. Yalla Market is a rapid grocery delivery service, while Yalla!Hub helps other businesses to sell products in Dubai. Anton joined Alex and co-host Lina Gallagher at Seamless Middle East to explain the dual approach and how its quick commerce model has become such a highly effective way for businesses outside the region to establish themselves in GCC ..read more

In this conversation, Younis Skainy, the COO of Aljazera Markets, discusses the grocery chain's journey of digital transformation, expansion plans, and customer-centric strategies in Riyadh. He highlights the importance of omnichannel retailing, the challenges faced in a competitive market, and the unique initiatives taken to enhance customer loyalty ..read more

In this conversation, Moussa Asfour, the CEO of Carina Wear, discusses the dynamics of the Egyptian retail market, focusing on the brand's growth, e-commerce strategies, and consumer behavior. He highlights the challenges and opportunities in the region, including the importance of reliable delivery services and effective marketing strategies. The discussion also touches on the potential for regional expansion and the economic landscape in Egypt ..read more

In this episode of Commerce Talks, Alex Graf explores the innovative realm of e-foiling with Alex Bachev, the founder of SiFly, a pioneering e-foil brand from Bulgaria. Alex shares his journey of transforming a passion for water sports into a thriving business, driven by the need to make e-foiling more accessible by lowering the prohibitive costs associated with existing products ..read more

Celso from PepsiCo Europe discusses the digital transformation in CPG and FMCG, highlighting e-commerce's evolution, logistics challenges, and the influence of Millennial and Gen Z consumers on the future of online food and beverage sales ..read more

justclean is a cleaning and laundry services marketplace that covers the Middle East. It’s a great business with vast potential – the market value has been assessed as 3.5BN per year - and I recently caught up with Athbi Al-Enezi, the founder and CEO of justclean. We discussed the challenges in bringing an online business model to a sector that was almost exclusively offline, learning from your mistakes, marketplace best practice and how justclean can expand its services across the region ..read more