E-Commerce Analytics Come to Physical Stores - MC Sonae's Breakthrough Pilot Rafael Pires reveals MC Sonae's most exciting current experiment: bringing the analytics power of e-commerce websites into physical retail stores. This isn't just another tech pilot - it's a privacy-secured approach that could transform how retailers understand in-store customer…
The Two-Perspective Innovation Process - Technology First, Business Second Rafael Pires from MC Sonae reveals their systematic yet flexible approach to technology validation and business integration. Discover how they balance technology hypothesis testing with business reality, and why timing often matters more than technology readiness. Recorded live from the VusionGroup…
The Future of Corporate Innovation - REWE's Cross-Innovation Vision In this final segment from NRF Europe, Anika Vooes from REWE Digital shares her vision for the next year: pushing the boundaries of corporate innovation through enhanced cross-innovation with startups. Discover why being a "good partner" for startups is the key…
Balancing Moonshot AI with Incremental Wins - MC Sonae's Multi-Team Strategy Rafael Pires reveals MC Sonae's sophisticated approach to balancing breakthrough technologies like generative AI with incremental improvements. Discover how organizational structure enables natural innovation flow across different risk levels and timelines. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at…
2 Big Projects vs 100s - REWE's Focused Innovation Portfolio Strategy Discover REWE Digital's unique approach to innovation project management with Anika Vooes at NRF Europe. While some companies juggle hundreds of projects, REWE takes a radically different approach: focus on just 2 major innovation projects at a time, balanced…
REWE's Innovation Radar - Scouting Tomorrow's Money Technologies at NRF Join Anika Vooes from REWE Digital as she reveals what cutting-edge technologies are capturing her attention at NRF Europe. As someone who specializes in "earning tomorrow's money," she shares her systematic approach to identifying the next breakthrough innovations in retail…
The Test-Fail-Learn-ADAPT Innovation Formula That Actually Works Discover REWE Digital's game-changing approach to innovation decision-making with Anika Vooes. In this revealing segment from NRF Europe, she breaks down the critical difference between projects that fail and those that breakthrough - it's all about the "adapt" Recorded live from the VusionGroup…
Gut Feeling vs Complex Matrix - How MC Sonae Really Evaluates Tech Rafael Pires from MC Sonae reveals the surprising truth about technology evaluation after 9 years of experimentation: complex matrices don't always win. In this candid discussion from NRF Europe, discover why "gut feeling" often outperforms sophisticated frameworks -…
"Today's Money vs Tomorrow's Money" - REWE's Innovation Investment Philosophy Discover the compelling framework behind REWE's innovation success with Anika Vooes from REWE Digital. In this candid discussion from NRF Europe, she reveals how balancing "people earning today's money" with "people earning tomorrow's money" creates sustainable innovation that avoids the…
The "Lighthouse Project" Strategy That Transforms Corporate Innovation Discover REWE's game-changing approach to corporate innovation through their "lighthouse project" concept. Anika Vooes from REWE Digital explains how autonomous stores went from being seen as "crazy lab experiments" to credible business innovations that illuminate the value of innovation across the entire…
Meet Rafael Pires - Leading MC Sonae's Innovation Experimentation Empire Discover the mind behind Portugal's most innovative retail experimentation with Rafael Pires, Head of Tech Experimentation at MC Sonae. In this introduction from NRF Europe, learn about the systematic approach that drives innovation across one of Portugal's largest retail empires.…
REWE's Radical Autonomous Store Pivot - From Entrance Friction to Exit Magic Join Anika Vooes from REWE Digital as she shares the incredible story behind one of retail's most successful autonomous store transformations. In this exclusive NRF Europe interview, discover how a radical decision to move technology from entrance to…
Inside the Mind of REWE's Chief Acceleration Manager - Building Innovation Bridges Discover what it really takes to be a Chief Acceleration Manager with Anika Vooes from REWE Digital. In this candid interview from NRF Europe, she reveals the dual nature of innovation leadership - being "edgy and crazy" while…
Driving Real Impact Through Startup-Corporate Partnerships at REWE Meet Anika Vooes, REWE Group's passionate Venture Management leader, who specializes in building bridges between the startup ecosystem and corporate innovation. In this exclusive interview from NRF Europe, discover how she transforms cutting-edge startup solutions into real business impact for retail and…
How REWE Digital Cracked the Code on Autonomous Store Success Join Anika Vooes from REWE Digital in this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF Europe, where she reveals the breakthrough insights that transformed their autonomous store experiments from concept to success. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF…
EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Group's Chief Customer Officer Philipp Andrée reveals how teenagers are revolutionizing premium beauty with product expertise that shocks industry veterans. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe, we discover how Europe's largest premium beauty retailer leads both online AND offline: ✅ Why groups of 15-year-olds…
EXCLUSIVE: REWE Digital's Anika Vooes discusses how REWE successfully iterated autonomous store experimentation into success by moving technology interactions from entrance to exit. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe, discover the innovation philosophy behind some of Europe's largest retail experiments: ✅ Why "lighthouse projects" illuminate innovation…
EXCLUSIVE: Dunkin' Benelux's Nacho Carnes reveals how they transformed bankruptcy into rapid growth through flavor-focused strategy and data-driven personalization. From the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe, Nacho shares the remarkable turnaround story with us including: ✅ How "flavor as strategy" differentiates them from competitors ✅ Dubai chocolate donuts and…
EXCLUSIVE: MC Sonae's Head of Tech Experimentation, Rafael Pires, reveals how Portugal's leading retailer has been pioneering retail innovation for 9 years straight. Rafael Pires shares insights live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe on: ✅ Why "gut feeling" often beats complex evaluation matrices ✅ How they filter…
How NRF Decides Which Policies to Fight: The Diversity Advantage NRF President & CEO Matt Shay reveals the organization's decision-making rubric for policy advocacy and why retail's incredible diversity is actually its greatest strategic asset. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe, this is essential viewing for…
NRF's 3 Priorities for 2026: Advocacy, Communication & Education As retail faces an increasingly uncertain economic landscape, NRF President & CEO Matt Shay outlines the organization's strategic focus for 2026 and beyond. The mission is clear but the execution is critical. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF…
Inside Walmart's 4-5 Year Fashion Transformation Strategy Walmart's EVP of Fashion, Denise Incandela, breaks down the comprehensive transformation that's repositioning Walmart as a serious fashion destination. From their third NYC pop-up to a 5-year partnership with designer Brandon Maxwell, this is retail evolution in action. Recorded live in the Meatpacking…
How Instacart Actually Measures Partnership Success (The Real Metrics) Instacart's VP of Commercial Partnerships reveals the complex reality of measuring partnership success across different retail platforms. Spoiler: it's not just about sales numbers. Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at NRF Europe, this is essential viewing for understanding the…
