Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf

#159 - Greece's E-commerce Landscape - Yannis Stathis, ShopFlix

In this episode of the Commerce Talks podcast, I speak with Yannis Stathis , CEO of ShopFlix, a burgeoning marketplace in Greece that is making waves in an e-commerce landscape usually dominated by giants like Amazon and AliExpress. Yannis shares the journey of creating ShopFlix, which launched in 2021 and has rapidly become the second largest marketplace in the Greek market, boasting over 2,500 sellers and more than 12 million product offerings. We delve into the unique dynamics of the Greek market, including why major players

#158 - What will a world with a digital Euro look like? - Robert Bueninck, Unzer

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.

#157 - Is sustainability a business model or a storyline? - Gergana K. Abdulrahman, Wild Fabrik

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

#156 - Spryker CEO’s talk composability, innovation, and what’s next

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 those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. References: *Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Digital Commerce,Aditya Vasudevan, Sandy Shen, Jason Daigler, Mike Lowndes, 11 November 2024. *Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce, By Mike Lowndes, Sandy Shen, Jason Daigler, Aditya Vasudevan, Ant Duffin, 6 November 2024 GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.)

#155 - Omnichannel Strategies for Success - Younis Skainy, Aljazera Markets

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.