Dirk Schmidt

This is just one example how we are rewriting the rules of retail. This case perfectly aligns with our strategy, driving us towards a future of limitless possibilities. Verkkokauppa.com #rebelofretail

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Since 2015, Choba Choba AG has pioneered a new approach to the chocolate value chain, centered on inclusivity, farmer empowerment and shared ownership. For nearly 10 years, we've rallied consumers, partners, and changemakers around our vision of community-driven change in the chocolate industry. Now armed with invaluable insights gleaned from both our successes and setbacks, we're more determined than ever to propel our impact model beyond the prototype phase. With a solid plan in hand, we're ready to forge ahead – but we can't do it alone. To make our vision a reality, we're seeking like-minded, innovation-driven investors to join us on this journey. Today, we're reaching out to our community once again, calling upon your support to elevate Choba Choba to new heights. The path toward a better chocolate world is undoubtedly complex and riddled with challenges, but it's also incredibly exciting and deeply meaningful. Will you join us? #ChobaChoba #ImpactInvesting #CommunityDriven #Innovation #EmpowerFarmers #SocialImpact #ScalingUp #JoinTheJourney #BetterChocolate #FarmersFirst #CommunitySupport #ImpactInvestors #TogetherWeCan

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Google Labsilta jänniä ajatuksia: puurakennemainen yhteenveto artikkelista mistä voi porautua syvemmälle juttuun. "Summaries Tree renders an article as a tree of nested summaries. Start with the big picture, then go deeper into the parts that matter to you. Explore the story at your own pace, where you want, how you want." ja toinen: "Website Embeddings Map turns a blog into an explorable map using embeddings, where similar posts cluster together. Hover over any point and get a preview of that post. It’s a new way to get an overview of a site and browse stories. " https://lnkd.in/dDyEAx8w

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European Union’s 🇪🇺 Critical Raw Materials Act aims to ensure the supply of raw materials critical for the economies of member states and for the clean transition by strengthening production, processing and recycling of strategic raw materials. The Nordic countries 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 have significant opportunities in driving this transition and the countries in the region in many respects supplement each other. The Nordic countries should seek strategic co-operation both around these critical raw materials but also other key areas of the transition, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and related industries. I wrote a short opinion piece on this for Finnish Kauppalehti. https://lnkd.in/dTwaJQPP

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I carry regularly out brand trainings to SEB newcomers and to our (new) external partners. We talk about why brand and branding are important, what influences the brand and then of course about our own SEB brand current status and look and feel. For a while I have used the slide with mixed logos (noticed it here in Linkedin as well) and what is interesting, people with different background and competences are reacting on that really differently. Marketing and advertising people are smiling and catching the humour, while with more business related jobs’ representatives are perplexed a bit and it takes more time to understand the catch. How does your brain take it? #branding #logos #training #SEBlife

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OUVC - Venture Capital & Venture Studio, portfolio company of Széchenyi Alapok - Széchenyi Funds just announced its investment into denxpert EHS&S software - provider of a leading software solution tracking Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) issues of corporates, that renders regulatory and internal compliance with such issues a piece of cake. Check them out!

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On Monday, we celebrated International HR Day. Congrats to all of us who have been chosen by this field! 😄 About 60 of us gathered in Tartu to hear various presentations on topics relevant to our area. I want to give a shoutout to Janika Aan from Telia, who covered different AI tools we can use in HR and recruiting. For Maris, Reet, and myself, it was the last stop on our new book presentation tour. We briefly discussed what has changed in people management over the last few years and what should be covered in the future. Some ideas for subjects to explore in more detail included how to: ➡ Integrate AI even more into our daily work ➡ Manage intercultural teams, both in the office and remotely ➡ Be more inclusive to different groups of people ➡ Manage companies sustainably and socially responsibly Who knows - maybe the next book won’t be written by us at all, as AI might do all the work to generate it for us. 😅 I guess we’ll find out in 3 to 4 years. Any topics you think should be covered?

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🌱 Proud to be part of an organization like Icebug, where success isn't measured solely by shareholder returns but by the value we create for all our stakeholders – with nature as a prioritized one. This approach goes beyond words; it's embodied in tangible actions, like our commitment to 1% for the Planet. It's inspiring to see how business can thrive while making a positive impact. Here's to building a future where companies put people, planet, and profit on equal footing. 💚 #Sustainability #StakeholderCapitalism #1PercentForThePlanet #Icebug

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✨ Pop-Up Stores Flooded Shopping Malls This Holiday Season! ✨ This holiday season, shopping malls across the Nordics and beyond were once again brimming with vibrant pop-up stores. This season showcased numerous dynamic and innovative pop-up executions, especially in larger markets where their presence was even more pronounced. 🎁 Why Are Pop-Up Stores So Popular? Unique Customer Experiences: Limited-time shops create exclusivity and excitement. Enhanced Brand Visibility: Reach new audiences without long-term commitments. Flexibility: Quickly adapt to market trends and seasonal demands. Cost-Effective: Lower fixed costs compared to permanent retail spaces. Marketing Opportunities: Generate buzz and boost social media presence. 📍 The Key to Pop-Up Success: Optimal Location Just like in retail overall, the success of pop-up stores hinges on choosing the right location. A strategic location drives foot traffic, maximizes sales potential, and ensures your pop-up stands out in a crowded marketplace. 🔍 Eliminate the Guesswork with Unikie’s Store Network Optimizer Our solution takes the uncertainty out of location selection. By leveraging advanced data and AI, Unikie’s Store Network Optimizer makes finding and selecting the best locations for your pop-up stores easy and precise. Predict potential accurately and ensure your next season is a hit! 🚀 Why Choose Unikie? Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize comprehensive analytics to identify prime locations. AI-Powered Insights: Forecast sales and understand demographic trends. Streamlined Process: Save time and resources with our efficient optimization tools. Enhanced Profitability: Optimize your network to meet demand and boost profitability. Ready to elevate your pop-up store strategy? Contact us today to see how Unikie can help you make data and AI work for your next successful pop-up season! 🔗 Learn More About Our Store Network Optimizer: https://lnkd.in/dCYdUR9V #PopUpStore #RetailInnovation #StoreOptimization #DataDriven #AI #HolidaySeason #BusinessGrowth #RetailSuccess #Unikie #ShoppingMalls #Marketing #CustomerExperience

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I love it when someone has been passionate to study a topic that makes a difference and then simplifies is to us others. Svante Randlert has done a tremendous job during the last 6 years and interviewed 100 Scandiavian top-level leaders to find out their ”klokfaktorerna”. I listed to his webinar on the topic and have to admit that this was one of the best presentations about this topic. Really nice examples and concrete points. He also gave homework and questions to help out to develop each factor. What are those ”klokfaktorerna”? I am not trying to translate those into English. But here they are in Swedish: 1. Medmänniskan 2. Beslutsfattaren 3. Förbättraren 4. Gruppskaparen 5. Bortprioriteraren 6. Relationsförädlaren 7. Kommunikatören 8. Självkännaren 9. Spanaren 10. Välbefinnaren The book is in Swedish. I haven’t read it yet, but will surely do so.

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It has been slightly more than a full year according to the Julian and Gregorian calendars, but exactly one year according to the "retail calendar," since the Finnish electricity market experienced its "Black Friday" (sähkömarkkinoiden ämpärienjakopäivä). To mark this retail-year anniversary, a glimpse of the price-demand scatter plot follows. On November 24, 2023, for 10 consecutive hours, electricity prices was as low as 50 cents per kWh (excluding VAT). Approximately six weeks later, the market faced an "Expensive Epiphany," with daily average prices skyrocketing to over €1 per kWh (and exceeding some hours €2 per kWh including taxes). Fingrid provides consumption data for 13 distinct user categories. In the scatter plots, the x-axis represents price, and the y-axis shows average consumption. "Black Friday" prices are thus positioned on the far left, while the "Expensive Epiphany" prices appear on the far right. The shaded areas highlights average consumption levels when electricity was free. If price were the only determining factor, we would expect average consumption to approach maximum levels on the left side of the chart (during low or free prices) and fall significantly below the shaded area on the right side (during high prices). However, none of the user groups were able to reduce their consumption substantially during periods of extremely high prices, likely due to factors such as weather conditions and the lack of price-dependent contracts. Additionally, the shaded areas would ideally be "thin," reflecting that maximum average consumption is pursued during low-price periods if price would be a sole factor which seems not to be case in many groups. On the other hand at "moderate" price levels (near the vertical axis), some groups display slightly higher average consumption than during the "Expensive Epiphany." For example, groups such as "Industry (TOL B/C)," "houses and buildings without electric heating," and "electrically heated houses and buildings" shows somewhat lower consumption during peak prices compared to moderate price levels near axis giving a glimpse that price does matter though. It is also worth noting that during Black Friday, a general plea was issued for electricity users to avoid overspending. This may have influenced the behavior of certain user groups, as reflected in the observed consumption patterns. We will explore this matter further in upcoming projects at VAMK.

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How do you think Gen AI Will transform how we grow retail in the future? That’s part of me and my nearest colleagues everyday discussions at Nexer Group. Sitting in traffic on the way home after an inspiring day at Google HQ, where I had the privilege of - with my ”business growth eyeglasses” firmly on and focused on #customerjourney and #genAImarketing engage in the #RetailCommunity arranged by Maria Bergqvist, followed by constructive meetings about how we can help businesses and brands excel through #googlecloud and #genAI. Thanks Caroline Thorén Joakim Hampus and thanks Fredrik Rapp Marika Lohman and all other clients, Google partners for engaging in our partnerships and future oriented discussions. It’s in collaboration the Magic happens! .🚀 and thanks Ludvig Strand for Sharing a fascinating outlook and insights on whats going on within Axfood etc. Where do you think Gen AI Will do most impact in retail in the near future? Would love to hear your thoughts! #GenerativeAI #BrandGrowth #DigitalTransformation #ExcitingTimes #Googlecloud #genAImarketing

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I’m a true believer that #omnichannel retail will be the most dominant retail trend in the upcoming 5 years. You need to get it right. For more than 15 years I’ve been driving profitable growth in European #D2C companies as #CEO, and am convinced - now more than ever - that seamless omnichannel experiences are the key to unlocking a profitable future. Customers are silently demanding seamlessness. In 2024, very few purchasing journeys take place exclusively on digital channels. According to a study from Harvard Business Review, only 7% of participants were online-only shoppers, while 20% were store-only shoppers. The majority - 73% - used multiple channels during their shopping journey. This trend will strengthen in upcoming years.  Driving an effective #omnichannel strategy encompassing and connecting all possible purchasing channels is essential for today’s retailers. They need to touch and feel the products, then be able to go home and transact on their devices. To separate yourselves from the competition, customers need to be able to pick up where they left off, regardless of the channel. This trend has become even more critical after COVID-19. Everyone knows the pandemic has lit the #eCommerce sector on fire, and, at the same time, it revealed there is a strong desire among customers to visit stores physically.  In 2024, customers demand a fluid shopping journey that seamlessly blends online and offline interactions. Your brand must provide a consistent and integrated experience across all touchpoints in order to drive steady conversion. Share your winning omnichannel strategies in the comments below.

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Watching my grandson play in Helsinki Cup – an international tournament organized since 1976 for both boys and girls – I once again imagined the workplace as a football field: ⚽ Everybody knows the rules. Anybody who is not respecting them will immediately be reminded by a person whose job it is to maintain fair play. ⚽ It's clear that there are different roles within the team, what the purpose of these roles are, and that they all are important. ⚽ Nobody is unsure about the goal and what it takes to win. For the players it's obvious that you also lose. Sustainable motivation is born from the joy of playing. ⚽ The coach is there to support and strengthen the team, not to judge or micromanage. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Well, the kids can do it. We adults have problems, at work and beside the playing field. This grandmother got overexcited, was biased in cheering and even expressed her disappointment undiplomatically. I need training in supporting all the kids on the field equally. It's no consolation that there are many of us. #businesscoaching #leadershipdevelopment #powerfulopenquestions Barbro Teir: 📌 Been a manager for 25 years. 📌 Self-employed coach since 2017. 📌 Supports individuals and groups who want to grow in leading themselves and others. 📌 Business, career and existential coaching. 📌 Works in English, Finnish and Swedish.

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IF YOU BECOME A CEO AT 23 YEARS OLD - WHAT WILL YOU BE? 🌟 Have you ever wondered, if you became a CEO at the age of 23, how would your life and career change? Success comes not only from talent, but also from building a solid network of relationships with strategic partners. 💡 This course will help you: 1️⃣ Expand your relationship network: Build a sustainable connection platform, meet potential partners and create opportunities for long-term cooperation. 2️⃣ Breakthrough on the leadership path: Discover how to run a business from a young age, creating a great influence in the business community. 3️⃣ Establish a strategic cooperation foundation: Strengthen trust, create relationships to help you achieve sustainable success. 🔥 23 years old - CEO - Why not? Join a special course from GoDigital now to open up breakthrough opportunities and connect with industry leaders! 📍 Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gtaKKcZA 🌱 Don't miss the opportunity to make your CEO dream come true! #23TuoiLamCEO #MoRongQuanHe #HopTacChienLuoc #GoDigital #PhatTrienDoanhNghiep #DangKyngay ------------------ LYN COACH VSMART Goals 6 steps to establish a valuable life Email: [email protected] Hotline: 0902926119 #LynCoach #marketing #marketingdigital #digitalmarketing #maketingonline #uyenens #marketingforbussiness #bussiness #digitalmarketingtrend #xuhuong #trend #ai #aiforbussiness #godigital #lyngoglobalsolution

Yesterday training was done at Vizag, today at Srikakulam and Palasa. #patterns #behaviours #coaching #transformation #training #incentives #sales #leadership #strategy #jobs #freelance #finance #fintech

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📚📚 Reading is important. For everyone. Also for tax people. The year-end period brings time to read… if we prioritize it. Here are some good reads in case you are not into tsundoku (the practice of buying more books than you can read) like I am: 1️⃣ Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari. No further comments required. Must read. 2️⃣ Psychology Of Money - Morgan Housel. Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. Page turner. 3️⃣ The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt. Interesting insights, also for tax leaders that soon will be hiring these younger generations / Gen Z. 4️⃣ Range - David Epstein. Why generalists triumph in a specialized world. Very applicable to tax. 5️⃣ The 7 habits of highly effective people - Stephen Covey. First release in 1989, and still an evergreen, must-read, also for tax people… Oh, btw, this can also be interesting: 6️⃣ 2024 Tax Transparency Benchmark to get a view on the growing commitment to transparency, fueled by regulatory initiatives like Public CBCR and CSRD (https://lnkd.in/dbdpBWsr) 7️⃣ 2024 Total Tax Contribution (TTC) Report demonstrating the strong support of multinationals for the TTC concept (https://lnkd.in/d655E_Kd)

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🗺 How to tackle vacation policies in a multi-cultural company? We celebrate the myriad of cultural and religious diversity within our team at Moder.app. We cherish the value that diversity brings to our team dynamics and creativity. While Finnish law provides certain holidays, we recognize the importance of accommodating the diverse needs of our employees. Recently, I came across an inspiring example from If Insurance, who addressed a similar challenge through comprehensive research and collaboration with trade unions. While we may not yet have the same level of influence, we are committed to finding meaningful solutions within our capacity. Putting our money where our mouth is, we announced a new approach to vacation policies. In addition to our standard six weeks of vacation, we encourage all employees to utilize their vacation days to observe and celebrate important cultural and religious holidays. We will prioritize these requests to ensure that every team member feels empowered to honor their traditions and beliefs without hesitation. I believe this is just the beginning of our journey toward greater inclusivity. I'd love to hear from you about how your organization promotes inclusivity in its vacation policies? #Inclusion #Diversity #EmployeeWellness

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