Join Radial at the European Outdoor Summit 2024
We are thrilled to invite you to the European Outdoor Summit (EOS) 2024. It will take place on September 17-19 in the city of Cambridge, UK. This annual conference is an essential gathering for outdoor industry leaders. It brings together senior figures from across the sector to discuss, collaborate, and drive the future of outdoor business. The European Outdoor Summit is a unique opportunity to explore the most pressing topics, engage in high-level business dialogue, and network with key players dedicated to the outdoor industry.
Spotlight on Radial: Dries De Love’s exclusive workshop
Dries De Love, Radial’s CEO, will be leading a workshop titled “Outdoor Endurance Sports and Leadership: Lessons from the Trail to the Boardroom.” Dries, who has led Radial Europe since 2019, draws parallels between endurance sports and logistics. He will share invaluable lessons on resilience, incremental improvement, and leadership.
Dries’s workshop will explore how the discipline and dedication required in endurance sports mirror the challenges and triumphs of logistics operations. His personal experiences — both successes and setbacks — will illustrate the importance of perseverance, continuous improvement, and the ability to bounce back stronger from adversity.
Date: September 18th, starting at 11:15 a.m.
European Outdoor Summit 2024
Connect with Radial team
Join us at EOS 2024 and connect with industry leaders, gain fresh insights, and be part of transformative discussions. Meet Radial’s team to learn more about our solutions and how we can support your goals.
Dries De Love and Joakim Garint will be on hand to discuss how Radial’s innovative solutions can drive success in the outdoor industry. With Dries’s deep expertise in leadership and endurance sports, and Joakim’s extensive experience in industry-specific logistics, you can explore how our tailored fulfillment solutions for outdoor brands can support your business objectives.
Dries De Love leads Radial’s European operations. He is responsible for fulfillment, transportation, customer care and omnichannel technology divisions. Before joining Radial, Dries led his own consultancy business, assisting leading European retailers with their logistics needs. With a wealth of fulfillment experience, Dries also held senior positions at global logistics and port operator, Katoen Natie. Dries earned a Master’s in economic studies from the EHSAL management school and a Master’s in General Management from the Vlerick Business School.
Joakim Garint – Sales Director, Radial Europe. Joakim has an extensive background in direct selling. He has previously served as a Sales Director for Scandinavian markets at companies such as Tupperware and PartyLite. His experience, combined with a robust business-to-business acumen, led him to join Radial. Today, Joakim supports Radial in European direct sales and large ecommerce ventures across the Nordic region.
Learn our perspective on fulfillment for outdoor brands
At the European Outdoor Summit 2024, Dries and Joakim will be ready to explore how Radial’s tailored solutions can support your business. Dive into our blog post about fulfillment for outdoor brands and exclusive interviews, an inspiring preview of some of the expertise they’ll bring to the event. Read the articles and get inspired before the summit.
Connect with us, and let’s make EOS 2024 a moment for collaboration and growth!
Outfitting the outdoors: sportswear fulfillment
The sportswear and outdoor apparel market is thriving, driven by a global surge in health consciousness, the blending of athletic and casual wear, and continuous technological advancements. As outdoor activities continue to attract more enthusiasts, the demand for functional, sustainable, and versatile sportswear will only increase. By leveraging state-of-the-art warehousing, fast fulfillment, and the expertise of third-party logistics providers, sportswear and outdoor brands can stay ahead of the curve, ensuring they deliver high-quality products swiftly and efficiently.
Logistics is the endurance challenge
In our conversation with Dries de Love, the Executive Vice President of Radial Europe, we delved into the fundamental principles guiding Radial’s success. Dries shares insights into how his sporting background influences his leadership approach. He emphasizes the importance of company culture, which empowers people to learn from mistakes, innovate, care for each other, and prioritize customer satisfaction.
Direct selling: the trust business
Direct selling relies heavily on trust. Fulfilling orders for direct selling customers differs from fulfilling orders for retail, requiring careful management of various needs and changing sales cycles. Joakim Garint, Sales Director at Radial Europe, shares insights into working with direct selling companies.