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CFR Early Insights 2025

Early Insights is a seminar series through which Center for Retailing faculty members share insights from ongoing research projects. The series provides a platform for employees at our partner companies to meet and discuss current challenges in retailing.

Program 2025

By invitation only, please contact karl.strelis@hhs.se

All seminars are offered on site at Center for Retailing (Room Ruben), Saltmätargatan 13-17, 113 59 Stockholm.

Early Insight March 19 @08:30-09:30

"Shrinkflation"
Fredrik Lange
Assistant Professor
Fredrik Lange

Fredrik Lange is Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Center for Retailing, Stockholm School of Economics and the Program Director of the Retail Management Program. His research interests lie in omnichannel retail and marketing communications.

In this talk, he will share his insights from an investigation into the phenomenon of “Shrinkflation”, where the price level of units increases through a reduction in volume, weight, or size. Fredrik conducted this research for Konkurrensverket to understand the extent and nature of shrinkflation in the Swedish Retail Industry.

Early Insight May 14 @08:30-09:30

“Consumer Behavior in Uncertain Times”
Jonas Colliander
Associate Professor
Jonas Colliander

Jonas Colliander is Associate Professor of Marketing at the Center for Retailing, Stockholm School of Economics and the Director of the CFR Research School in Retailing. His research focuses on people's responses to digital communication, especially in social media.

In recent years, geopolitical turmoil has created uncertainty across the globe, reshaping consumer behavior. These shifts have had widespread implications for retailers. To navigate this evolving landscape, it is crucial to understand how consumers are adapting and what drives their decisions under uncertainty. In this seminar, Jonas will present recent research on this changing consumer landscape.

Early Insight September 24 @08:30-09:30

"Retail Media"
Karina Töndevold Liljedal
Research Fellow
Karina T Töndevold

More details will follow.

Early Insight November 19 @08:30-09:30

”Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Understand Customer Journeys”
Lily Gao
Assistant Professor
Lily Gao

More details will follow.

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