APOTEA

Apotea continues to be a shining example of Swedish e-commerce year after year. With a successful listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, the company has further cemented its position as one of Sweden’s largest and most profitable e-commerce players. Apotea has revolutionized the pharmacy industry through innovative solutions and fast, sustainable deliveries, making it a role model for the entire Swedish retail sector.

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Shopify

Shopify has established itself as a key partner for Swedish retailers, offering a simple, flexible, and user-friendly platform that makes it easier than ever to launch, scale, and optimize e-commerce operations. Through innovative solutions, seamless integrations, and a strong focus on direct-to-consumer strategies, Shopify has helped countless businesses expand both locally and globally. Their commitment to customer experience, continuous development, and the success of retailers makes them a worthy winner of the Supplier of the Year 2025 award.

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Winner of the D-Award E-commerce 2024: Djerf Avenue​

Nominees: Djerf Avenue, Nordic Nest Group, Photowall

Citations: Djerf Avenue is not only one of Sweden’s fastest-growing and most profitable e-commerce companies but also a shining star on the international e-commerce stage. 2023 was the year they made a significant impact in New York. With a strong focus on sustainability, authentic marketing, and strategic collaborations, the community of “Djerf Angels” continues to grow at an impressive pace.​

Djerf Avenue

Winner of special prize 2024, ​The D-Award Impact: Houdini Sportswear

Nominees: Beleco, Houdini Sportswear, Plick

Citations​: With its groundbreaking work in sustainable and technologically advanced clothing, Houdini stands out for its unparalleled commitment to being a positive and regenerative force for both society and the planet. The new Houdini Circle brings all garments together in one place, offering customers various options to suit their needs – buying new, second-hand, renting, or subscribing.​

Houdini Sportswear

Winner of the D-Award Supplier 2024: Swish​

Citations: Swish has revolutionized the payment process for e-commerce through its user-friendly approach, transaction speed, and robust security. Its intuitive interface and instant payments have reduced cart abandonment and increased customer satisfaction, while its seamless integration with e-commerce platforms has significantly enhanced the competitiveness of online retailers.​

Swish

Winner of the D-Award E-commerce 2023: Lyko

Nominees: ASKET, Axel Arigato, Lyko

Citations: With its curiosity, innovative strength, and clear focus on sustainability, Lyko, as one of Sweden’s largest e-commerce companies, constantly breaks new ground and elevates Swedish e-commerce to new heights. When Lyko demanded fossil-free e-commerce deliveries, the entire Swedish ecosystem listened and took action.​

Lyko

Winner of the D-Award Supplier 2023: Adyen

Citations: Through its technical and financial platform, Adyen has empowered merchants to break down the barriers between physical and digital commerce. With millions of insights from transactions across both physical and digital channels, Adyen’s customers can build exceptional customer loyalty and create seamless, extraordinary customer experiences.​

Adyen

Winner of the D-Award E-commerce 2022: Inet

Nominees: Djerf Avenue, Inet, Rugvista​

Citations: Inet’s journey is something truly extraordinary. From starting out in 2000 with only physical stores to becoming one of Sweden’s most innovative e-commerce companies today, with possibly the most loyal customers. The company is a pioneer in the e-commerce industry when it comes to gamification, boasts a large community, and delivers results that are as impressive as the customers’ engagement.​

Inet

Winner of the D-Award Supplier 2022: Instabee

Citations: In recent years, Swedish e-commerce consumers have finally gained the ability to choose deliveries that are fast, convenient, and sustainable. Instabox, with its innovative customer solutions, has broken new ground and contributed to advancing e-commerce in Sweden. With a clear sustainability agenda, including their shift to entirely fossil-free fuels, they are also leading the way toward more sustainable deliveries.​

Instabee

Winner of the D-Award E-commerce 2021: Caia Cosmetics

Nominees: Caia Cosmetics, Maya Delorez, Sellpy

Citations: A prime example of how an influencer can build a strong, independent brand based on the engagement and loyalty within their community. One of Europe’s fastest-growing beauty companies with a high profit margin.

CAIA Cosmetics

Winner of the D-Award E-commerce 2020: Skincity

Nominees: Pierce, Skincity, Sneakersnstuff​

Citations: Skincity has literally brought the certified skin therapist online, creating an exceptional customer experience and has been profitable since its inception in 2011. Few who order from Skincity.se fail to mention the thoughtfully designed signature packaging, now complemented by a ’basic wrapping’ option. With a purpose of changing lives, they drive innovation in digital skincare​

Skincity

Winner of the D-Award E-commerce 2019: RevolutionRace

Nominees: Desenio, Ideal of Sweden, RevolutionRace

Citations: In a conservative industry with high price points, Pernilla and Niklas Nyrensten have proven that it is entirely possible to sell colorful, stylish, self-produced outdoor clothing with great fit at a reasonable price, without compromising on quality. By taking control of the entire value chain and involving customers in product development and marketing through social media, RevolutionRace has created a concept that they are successfully rolling out worldwide. A concept that has made them one of Sweden’s fastest-growing and most profitable e-commerce companies.”​

RevolutionRace