Background - Retail Readout 2026
For retailers. By Retailers.

Fiftytwo Retail Readout

What’s moving
in Nordic retail?

Fiftytwo Retail Readout takes the pulse of the retail industry in the Nordics. We ask about choices made both on the shop floor and in the back office, and we gather the answers in a report that gives a clear view of the sector’s priorities and decisions.

The Nordic report for retailers, by retailers on priorities, challenges, and technology choices.

Why it matters

If you work with strategy, operations, or technology in retail, Retail Readout gives you a clearer picture of how priorities and decisions are shaped across the Nordics.

It helps you:

  • Understand how retailers approach technology, investments, and operational trade-offs

  • See where your own priorities align with, or differ from, industry peers

  • Strengthen discussions around stability, cost, customer experience, and long-term direction

What it provides

Retail Readout brings together perspectives from retailers across the Nordics and turns them into shared industry insight.

Based on input from decision makers and specialists, it provides:

  • A clear overview of common priorities and challenges

  • Insight into how technology supports daily operations and decision-making

  • Benchmarks and perspectives that can inform planning and dialogue

What to expect

Retail Readout explores the themes that influence how retailers plan, invest, and make decisions.

Topics typically include:

  • Technology priorities and investment areas

  • How decision processes shape daily operations

  • The balance between innovation, cost control, and stability

Frequently asked questions / FAQ 

What is the Retail Readout?

Retail Readout is a Nordic industry initiative that gathers insights from retailers and retail organizations on priorities, challenges, and technology choices. It combines perspectives from across the sector to show how retailers plan, invest, and operate.

 

Who has participated?

Retail Readout includes responses from a broad mix of retailers across grocery, convenience, DIY, fashion, and specialty. Participants represent decision makers and professionals working with operations, strategy, and technology across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.


How do I access Retail Readout?

Retail Readout is shared directly with participants. Others can register their interest and will be contacted with information on how to access the insights.

Is the data confidential?

Yes. All responses are handled in accordance with GDPR and included anonymously in the analysis. The report focuses on aggregated findings and does not disclose individual company information.

Register your interest

Leave your details below if you would like to receive access to Retail Readout insights.

We will contact you with access details.

 

Søren Brammer Riis
SØREN BRAMMER RIIS
 

Do you want to know more?

Why are we doing this kind of survey, and what can you as a retailer get out of it? Get in touch and let's have a chat about it!

About the Retail Readout
The Fiftytwo Retail Readout is a Nordic industry initiative that collects insights from retailers and retail organizations about their priorities, challenges, decision processes, and technology choices. It serves as both a knowledge base and a starting point for conversations about how technology supports better retail across physical stores, online channels, and unified commerce environments.