The year begins with strong engagement among Nordic Initiative members in Oslo , with the meeting hosted by NHO . At a time of increasing complexity and uncertainty, the focus is on what truly drives progress: Nordic alignment, shared foundations, and the ability to turn intent into concrete action. The February meeting brings together members to explore several key topics shaping Nordic retail towards 2026: standardisation and interoperability moving from fragmentation to co

Thank you for a strong year defined by trust, engagement, and clear progress. Together, we have strengthened  Nordic Initiative  as a united and ambitious Nordic Tier 1 group - with a growing voice in shaping the future of retail. As we move into 2026, momentum is high.  Nordic Initiative  is being further strengthened as a clear, unifying Nordic brand, firmly anchored with our members and key external stakeholders. Together, we shape shared solutions, set direction, and cont

Day 2 took us deep into the forces reshaping retail – from building resilient payment systems in collaboration between retailers and central banks, to understanding how digital wallets are evolving into central hubs for loyalty and customer engagement.

When executives from Nordic retailers meet at The Nordic Summit, they will be joined by representatives from the European and Nordic central banks to discuss how central bank digital currencies (CBDC) can strengthen resilience in an uncertain world.

We have been given insights from leading experts within technology shifts that transform the retail sectors. And several companies have shared best practices in how they adapt to future consumer expectiations and behavior.

The Nordic Retail Summit is back in Malmö this October with one clear theme: The Consumer of the Future. Tomorrow’s customers are rewriting the rules of retail - demanding trust, loyalty, speed, and seamless experiences powered by AI. 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) plays a vital role in shaping the future of global aviation, bringing together over 300 airlines and key players in payments and commerce. On June 24, Nordic Initiative was honored to participate in IATA Payment Day.

Our June meetup in Stockholm brought together Nordic retailers and partners to align on next steps for the Nordic Merchant Service Framework. Lars Erik Fjørtoft (PwC), our Project Manager for the framework and ongoing initiatives, opened the day by outlining a structured path for growth and strategic partnerships, followed by an engaging merchant group discussion.

The Nordic Initiative has established a strategic partnership with nexo standards to transform payment systems across the Nordic Tier 1 consumer- facing industries. This collaboration aims to develop standardized payment solutions to benefit businesses and consumers throughout the region. The partnership unites major Tier 1 members of The Nordic Initiative across industries and Nordic borders to create payment solutions that enhance merchant flexibility while improving custo

We are proud to highlight and celebrate our partner and sponsor Market Pay, who has once again demonstrated their leadership in payment...