Close the Deal: Offpiste

Join us for an epic Après Ski party at Mercuria, where the Retail & E-Commerce Club teams up with St.Galler Verein and Verein Beide Basler for an unforgettable night! Get ready to experience the ultimate winter party vibes without leaving St. Gallen. Dress up in your best ski attire and dance the night away to classic Après Ski hits. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or just love the atmosphere, this special edition of “Close the Deal” promises to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network, have fun, and celebrate with fellow students in true Alpine style! 🎿🎉

📆 05.03.2025 (Wednesday)
🕖 20:00 Open-End
📍 AV Mercuria

ReCom Christmas Dinner 2024

We celebrated the Recom Annual Christmas Dinner at the charming Hans im Glück in St. Gallen. Members of the Retail & E-Commerce Club gathered to enjoy delicious burgers, share engaging conversations, and spread festive cheer. The evening was filled with laughter, networking, and reflections on our successful initiatives throughout 2024, including our insightful company visits and engaging speaker events. As we enjoyed the warm atmosphere in the heart of St. Gallen, we couldn’t help but feel excited about the upcoming opportunities and projects awaiting us in 2025. Thank you to all members who joined us for this wonderful evening of celebration and community. We’re looking forward to another year of innovation and growth in retail and e-commerce!

Speaker Event: Christian Staub – CSO Denner

We recently had the pleasure of hosting an engaging conversation with Christian Staub, the Chief Sales Officer at Denner. During the event, attendees were captivated by Christian’s insights into his remarkable career journey, gaining valuable perspectives on the retail industry. We delved into current retail topics and explored Denner’s exciting expansion plans within Switzerland. The session was not only informative but also inspiring, as it highlighted the innovative strategies driving Denner’s success.

Thank you to Christian and to all those who joined us, making the event truly memorable. We look forward to more opportunities to connect and learn together in the future!

Podiumsdiskussion mit Dr. Rudolph und Innoversity

On March 27th, we hosted a captivating panel discussion on Retail and E-Commerce at the Square. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into the dynamic world of Swiss e-commerce with insights from two online shop operators and a distinguished professor from the University of St. Gallen. Our expert panel explored emerging trends, shared innovative strategies, and discussed the unique challenges facing the industry today. The evening was filled with engaging conversations and eye-opening perspectives on the future of retail and e-commerce in Switzerland.

We’re thankful to everyone who participated and look forward to continuing the conversation in future events.

Registrations are now closed.

ReCom Christmas Dinner 2023

We celebrated the Recom Annual Christmas Dinner at the cozy Fondue Beizli in St. Gallen. Members of the Retail & E-Commerce Club came together to share delicious fondue, engaging conversations, and festive cheer. The evening was filled with laughter, networking, and reflections on our successful initiatives throughout 2023. As we enjoyed the warm atmosphere in the heart of St. Gallen, we couldn’t help but feel excited about the upcoming opportunities and projects awaiting us in 2024. Thank you to all members who joined us for this wonderful evening of celebration and community. We’re looking forward to another year of innovation and growth in retail and e-commerce!

Brauereibesichtigung Schützengarten with the Industrial Club

On Tuesday, March 14, we had the opportunity to look behind the scenes of the oldest brewery in Switzerland. The tour of the Schützengarten brewery in the heart of St. Gallen took place in collaboration with the Industrial Club St. Gallen.
After a short introduction, we were given exciting insights into the brewery’s production facilities. The tour ended with a tasting of Schützengarten beers.

Partner Event with Retail Capital Partners

In a casual atmosphere with drinks, we were able to solve interactive mini-cases and questions in which the groups could win attractive prizes. The topics were enriched with exciting insights about the current development of the industry. Afterwards, we had dinner together at Foccacceria and learned more about the daily to-dos at Retail Capital Partners. Starting with M&A mandates and the execution of commercial due diligence, to transaction execution and strategy and restructuring projects.

We would like to thank our partner RCP for the successful and informative event!

QUIZ NIGHT

On March 2, 2022, our members convened to put our Retail & E-Commerce acumen to the test. It was intriguing to discover that Denner’s foundation dates back to 1860, predating both Coop (1969) and Migros (1925)! The questions sparked vibrant discussions, all while we savored the exceptional beer from Hermann Bier, proudly brewed in St. Gallen. For the inaugural time this year, our members had the opportunity to vie for tickets to the HSG.Retail Tech Conference (valued at approximately 800 CHF) and the IRM.Retail Startup Showcase. Undoubtedly, these were prizes worth striving for!

RECOM Christmas Dinner 

As the semester drew to a close and the festive season neared, our retail and e-commerce club celebrated with a special fondue dinner. Our Christmas Dinner was held on Thursday, 15th December, at the Restaurant National zum Goldenen Leuen.

Worldcafé with MANOR

We were privileged to welcome representatives from MANOR to the University of St. Gallen. They delved into the evolving shopping experience and how MANOR adeptly maneuvers through the dynamic retail environment. After providing insights into MANOR’s rich history, Stefan Wetzler, Benjamin Flückiger, Sven Partusch, and Sherin Keller discussed their personal experiences. They also shed light on MANOR’s ongoing initiatives and the challenges they face in omnichannel and in-store retailing. The subsequent apéro provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage in deeper, one-on-one discussions, addressing their individual queries and interests. It was also a chance to network with MANOR’s representatives and relish the Goodie Bag, generously sponsored by MANOR St. Gallen.