AUGUST, 2025

The Retail Reality Show
Meike Hartelust (LIGAVOVA)
x Julia Bischof (Le Creuset) 

As part of our NEXT is NOW 30 Years Anniversary Celebrations, we developed and hosted a series of live podcast sessions with The Retail Reality Show – a business podcast exploring the future of retail, featuring visionary leaders who are shaping what’s #next. Starting with Julia Bischof, EMEA Retail Director at Le Creuset, and Meike Hartelust, Managing Director at LIGANOVA Netherlands B.V. in an unfiltered conversation with podcast hosts Nino Bergfeld (Salesforce) & Nicolas Kröger (Manor AG). Together, they revealed how physical retail is being reinvented – moving beyond transactions to immersive, experience-driven spaces where community, emotion, and connection take center stage. A powerful conversation about the future of retail, where experience, connection, and culture are the ultimate drivers of success. Thanks to Julia Bischof, Meike Hartelust, Nino Bergfeld and Nicolas Kröger for being part of NEXT is NOW – and for bringing the vision, creativity, and insight we love!