#58 Christian Kuhn on Building Systems for Change
From The Retail Reality Show by Nino Bergfeld, Nicolas Kröger, Yael Kochman
November 6, 2025 · 30 min · Episode 58
About this episode
Christian Kuhn discusses the importance of building systems for lasting value in retail innovation.
What does real innovation in retail look like? According to Christian Kuhn, Innovation & AI Leader, it’s not about pilots or tech for tech’s sake. It’s about building systems that create lasting value. This episode was recorded live at LIGANOVA’s ‘NEXT is NOW’ 30 Years Anniversary in Stuttgart and features: Why innovation must start with the consumer and scale with C-suite ownership How to measure retail innovation beyond clicks and conversions The three waves of AI in retail: efficiency, better output, autonomy How personalization, digital wardrobes, and unified commerce platforms will shape the future of fashion Why every CEO needs skin in the game to drive transformation 🚀 A must-listen for CEOs, innovators, and anyone preparing for the future of fashion and retail. __________________________________ Disclaimer: The guest appears in a personal capacity; opinions are his own
People in this episode
Hosts: Nino Bergfeld, Nicolas Kröger, Yael Kochman
Guest: Christian Kuhn
Topics covered
- innovation in retail
- AI in retail
- consumer-centric innovation
- personalization
- digital wardrobes
- C-suite ownership
Keywords
- retail innovation
- AI
- consumer
- C-suite
- personalization
- fashion
- digital commerce
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LIGANOVA
Places: Stuttgart
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