D-Congress Talks

#15. Talents Leading The New Wave - Fanny Lindén CEO of Gustaf Westman

Sweden has been fostering some of the most prominent talents leading the next generation. In this episode Alex Kessler, Deputy Editor at iD, is in a fireside chat with Fanny Lindén CEO of Gustaf Westman about how Sweden continues its role as globally leading within the creative industries. Fanny Lindén, the CEO of Gustaf Westman who has been with the brand since its inception, playing a pivotal role in shaping its commercial direction and global presence. Under her leadership, Gustaf Westman has reimagined traditional retail, transforming it into a dynamic intersection of design, community, and immersive brand experiences. Listen to this engaging conversation between Alex Kessler and Fanny Lindén from the stage at D-Congress 2025. D-Congress Talks is a podcast by Svensk Handel.

#14. Vad kan handeln lära av musikindustrin? Per Nordmark och André Engdahl Jofré

Per Ljungberg intervjuar André Engdahl Jofré [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrejofre/] (creative director Year 0001, med artister som Yung Lean, Bladee och Viagra Boys) och Per Nordmark [https://www.linkedin.com/in/per-nordmark-67057a152/]  (musiker, artist och mannen bakom Sveriges främsta musikpodd) om detta tema under D-Congress by Svensk Handels CxO-Dinner. Männen bakom de grymma introna till årets D-Congress [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcongress/]! Ett samtal om kreativitet och hur artister bygger fans - vad vi kan lära oss om varumärkesbygande, kommunikation och kulturell relevans. Vad händer när fans blir kunder? Hur bygger man något som håller över tid? Och vad kan handeln lära av konsten att skapa hype, tillhörighet och lojalitet. Missa inte det här inspirerande avsnittet! D-Congress Talks är en podd av Svensk Handel.

#13. Packaging that transforms – from legislation to action

In this episode (in Swedish), recorded live at D-Congress 2025, we explore how e-commerce packaging is undergoing a transformation. As stricter EU regulations push the industry toward greater sustainability, businesses must navigate new demands while seizing the opportunity to lead in circular innovation. What does it take to future-proof packaging strategies? And how are industry leaders already turning legislation into action? Host Jonas Arnberg is joined by a powerhouse panel of experts: * Rebecka Berntsson, Public Policy Manager at Amazon, on aligning policy with innovation and the realities of modern commerce. * Stefan Svensson, COO at Nelly.com, on driving profitability and efficiency through smarter packaging and logistics. * Tom Thörnblom, Head of Communications, Sustainability & Investor Relations at LYKO, on eliminating fossil-fueled deliveries and pioneering E-com Ready packaging. * Arne B Andersson, Senior Advisor at Svensk Handel, on the evolving retail landscape and what's coming next. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and real-world strategies from the forefront of sustainable packaging. D-Congress Talks is a podcast by Svensk Handel.

#12. Staying innovative and on brand - Paul Smith's digital transformation

Join Hannah Bennett, Head of Digital at Paul Smith, for a fireside chat on how the iconic brand has transformed its direct to consumer and wholesale business. A couple of years back, Paul Smith set out to reimagine its digital operations with one key mission: to drive more creativity and brand expression through a headless approach to technology. Through a series of strategic moves, they launched a successful global and localized online flagship store, enabled advanced omni-channel fulfillment flows, while modernizing their global wholesale experience. Hannah will share the keys to their success and reveal their plans for continued growth and innovation as they reinvent the global brand. D-Congress Talks is a podcast by Svensk Handel.

#11. Att leda Lindex på en global och hållbar tillväxtresa - Susanne Ehnbåge

Susanne Ehnbåge, VD för Lindex och Lindex Group, har lett Lindex till en imponerande kombination av ekonomisk tillväxt och minskat klimatavtryck. Genom innovativa digitala satsningar och investeringar, såsom ett digitalt butiksprogram, digitalisering av leverantörskedjan och ett nytt omnilager, har företaget förbättrat kundupplevelsen och effektiviserat sina processer. I detta samtal delar Susanne med sig av sina erfarenheter av att driva ett globalt modeföretag med fokus på tillväxt, hållbarhet och digital innovation, i en organisation präglad av högt medarbetarengagemang och tydligt kundfokus. Hör hur hon arbetar för att stärka Lindex konkurrenskraft och möta framtidens utmaningar inom modebranschen. Intervjun gjordes i samarbete med tidningen Market och modereras av chefredaktör Fredrik Svedjetun. D-Congress Talks är en podd av Svensk Handel.