Unlocking Growth Through Marketplaces

Marketplaces are powering a new phase of growth across Europe and beyond – unlocking access to the markets that matter most and accelerating scale for retailers and consumer brands across all verticals. But growth isn’t evenly distributed, and winning in the right markets requires far more than simply switching channels. In this talk show, leaders from three distinct marketplace models – each with their own geographical priorities and built-in strengths – share how they are driving growth for consumer brands. From global platforms operating at scale to established European players, they unpack how their models shape where and how brands win, how they enable local success, and navigate tensions between reach, control, and profitability.

Thursday 11 June 09:00 - 09:40 The Woodstack Stage