Retail Thought Leadership

The Novum Store of the Future symposiums/webinars consist of focused knowledge exchange, discussion panel and thought provoking speakers, providing insights on key global trends impacting businesses as they transition towards a more sustainable economy

Novum have hosted three very successful seminars/webinars to date. Guest speakers included retail experts such as:

Piotr Krasinski, Sales Director & Member of the Board, Modern-Expo S.A

Piotr is a professional with over 12 years of experience in sales to the B2B sector and excellent knowledge of modern trade in the international retail environment. Highly motivated and proactive, always seeking challenges and self-development in order to utilize my competencies within the organization through complicated sales projects. Demonstrated success in entering new and developing existing markets by understanding the rules of global corporate purchasing.

Store of the Future Subject matter: Smart Vending: A Highly Effective Weapon Against Covid-19

David Fitzsimons, CEO Retail Excellence

Lead of Ireland’s largest & most dynamic retail industry representative body (not for profit – ever). Over 2,000 Members from every county and town in Ireland. Group Chief Executive of our collection of companies with so many brilliant colleagues. Proud to represent Ireland on the FIRA Global Retail Council hosted by the NRF USA and with participation from so many passionate retail representative executives from around the globe.

Store of the Future Subject matter: The 10 Pillars of the Future Store

Marc Chasserot, CEO Shecco

Entrepreneur with special focus on climate friendly technologies. Close to 20 years of experience with Energy and Environmental Technologies. Specialist in Natural Refrigerants (CO2, hydrocarbons, ammonia, air and water) for HVAC&Refrigeration sector. Founded www.R744.com, www.ammonia21.com, hydrocarbons21.com and R718.com. Specialist in automotive sector with particular focus on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Founded www.cars21.com. Interests in Climate Policy, Green Technologies and Web Technologies. Chair and organize regular Atmosphere workshops around the world; Europe, America, Asia. Over 30 conferences since 2009. Founded www.ATMO.org. Have worked on numerous projects around the world; Europe, USA, Japan, China, South East Asia & Australia. Good knowledge of doing business across various cultures. Publisher of HVACR industry trade magazines; Accelerate America, Accelerate Europe, Accelerate Japan and Accelerate Australia.

Store of the Future Subject matter: New regulations which will shape the Store of the Future

Emma Walsh, Chief Operating Officer, Foodcloud

FoodCloud’s vision is for a world where no good food goes to waste. It connects businesses with surplus food to charities that need food using technology. Established in 2013 the company now connects over 3,400 supermarkets to 8,000 charity partners. Over 2,500 donations are processed using its technology platform every day and to date 45million meals have been redistributed, supporting the reduction of global food waste.

Store of the Future Subject matter: The Waste Free Store of the Future

Joe Perrott, CEO Remote Signals

Making the Internet of Things real for businesses. Proof of Concept to Proof of Value in weeks.

Global leader, headed up multi-disciplined teams in China and US. Part of the team that shipped 100’s of millions of hardware products.

Store of the Future Subject matter: Why IOT is so important in the Future of Retail

In addition to the above guest speakers Novum also have a number of retail refrigeration thought provoking experts including:

Eoin Lennon, CTO Novum

Expert Research And Development Manager with a demonstrated history of innovation in the refrigeration & manufacturing industry. A research professional skilled in Research and Development (R&D), HVAC, Engineering Management, Product Design, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Store of the Future Subject matter: Game changing innovation in refrigeration for the current challenging environment and beyond

Jim Greene, CEO Novum

A committed, passionate proven business leader driving success through Cultural transformation and Fresh thinking. An outstanding through Cultural transformation and Fresh thinking. An outstanding track record of bringing Innovation coupled with Excellent Customer Experience to ignite the adoption of Disruptive and Game Changing technologies across Retail, Food Production and Office Equipment business models. A visionary and strategic thinker and a board member of the Irish Government’s (SHARING THE FUTURE: IRELAND 2025) foresight study 2009, who also pioneered photo copying as a service (CaaS) in Australia and brought Servitization to food production in Ireland. He believes a paradigm shift in how we think about Refrigeration/Cooling is required if we are to help future-proof Retailers going forward.

Store of the Future Subject matter: Global Trends shaping the Store of the Future

Novum’s main objective is hosting and organizing these seminars to provide you solutions to problems that probably keep you awake at night.

The Store of the Future: Where innovation means Technology and Sustainability

The Store of the Future: Where Innovation Means Safety and Sustainability

January Symposium

Why should you attend the next Store of the Future Event?

Don’t just take our word for it, see below feedback from other attendees

M&M Food Market

“First of all, the trip was incredible and such a good time. I can’t stop bragging about you and your team and Enterprise Ireland’s job well done. It was a great experience and certainly one I won’t forget. What a great group of lads.”

Matt Priestap, Manager, Facilities and Logistics, M&M Food Market, Canada

The Northwest Company

“Just wanted to thank you very much for your great hospitality this past week, you went above and beyond in my books, it was very appreciated as well.”

Bob Krawchuk, Senior Manager Facilities, The Northwest Company, Canada

Giant Eagle Supermarkets

“I liked the self-contained FF cases. I can see this type of case fitting into a few of my stores. I took some good notes and will need to work out some details after we get past the Covid-19 issue.”

Brad Morris, Giant Eagle Supermarkets, Sr. Manager of Engineering and Energy, USA

Panapesca

“The topic and purpose of the meeting, to raise awareness of new technologies for a better future, proved to be interesting and was followed with great attention. Particularly interesting was the vision of the new three-door refrigerator cabinet, Panama Green, equipped with three independent compressors that significantly reduce the risk of total failure of the cabinet , caused by any technical problem. But the most interesting product was the freezer, 601L -Frost Free model, made with the monobloc cassette refrigeration system, completely interchangeable with extreme simplicity, in case of failure.

This solution is a true innovation in the field of refrigerated cabinets for frozen foods. The absence of ice, in addition to obtaining a better presentation and conservation of the products, also determines a greater energy efficiency of the product, which certainly proves to be more performing.”

Claudio Natali, Panapesca Spa, Italy