Retail ReMix Stories

From hospitality to high-tech: what do 12 years of working in hospitality, e-commerce, electronics, teach you about building a business that truly understands its customer? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Sabrina Würfel, Head of Direct to Consumer (D2C) Business at Samsung Gulf Electronics who went from semi-professional figure skating to an early-2000s internship answer...

From Paris lockdowns to Dubai warehouses full of millions in unsold luxury goods — what does it take to spot a $3 billion problem nobody's solving and build the infrastructure to fix it? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Jennifer Cohen Solal, Co-founder & CEO of HushDay, who left a 15-year career serving some of Europe's biggest fashion and luxury brands, swore she was...

What does it take to build the technology backbone of a $1.2 billion retail unicorn, when you don't even know what's in the boxes you're selling? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, powered by Fynd, we sit down with Bappaditya Banerjee, Director of Technology and Business Transformation at BFL (Brands For Less) Group, a GCC retail unicorn and one of the world's most unique off-price retailer...

What does it take to make a massive impact early in your career, while the journey is still unfolding?‍ In this special edition of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we shine a light on the Young Guns, rising leaders who, in a short span of time, have already left a significant mark on their companies and the region at large.‍ Meet Aditya Singh, Head of Planning & Merchandising at Splash Fashions (Landmar...

From Kerala classrooms to Amazon's Luxembourg headquarters, what does it take to lead fashion e-commerce across three continents? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Vivek Rajukumar, CEO of 6th Street, who's mastered the art of switching between suits and casuals (literally and culturally) throughout his career. Born to two doctors who instilled fire and ice in equal measure...

From Excel sheets to AI agents, how do you fix an industry that's been running on relationships and spreadsheets for decades? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Harsh Sajnani, CEO and Founder of Kingpin, who's building the future of B2B commerce. Coming from three generations of wholesale and retail (his grandfather was literally driving fabrics between Dubai and Al Ain in...

What does it take to build a mobility company that moves with you, not just around you? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Abhinav Patwa, Executive Vice President at Zed Mobility, to talk about creating systems that move with intent. With over 15 years across mobility, tech, and retail, Abhinav shares how lean teams, clear thinking, and disciplined execution are shaping Zed...

What does it take to lead one of the world’s most respected fintech companies in a region that’s still defining its next decade of growth? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories , we sit down with Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East at Adyen, to unpack a journey that’s anything but linear — from growing up in the UK, to launching a coffee subscription startup, dabbling in crypto, and no...

What does it take to lead over 200 stores, steer a beloved family-first brand, and stay grounded in the realities of the shop floor? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Ruban Shanmugarajah, CEO of Babyshop, to talk about leadership that’s both human and high-performing. With over 20 years in retail, Ruban shares how a career he never planned for became a calling—shaped by cu...

What does it take to navigate three decades of consumer markets, from Delhi to Dubai, and still lead with balance, curiosity, and a sense of purpose? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Mr. Annu Gupta, CEO of Global Business at Britannia Industries, to explore the journey of an engineer-turned-business leader whose career has spanned continents, industries, and cultures. Fro...

What does it take to turn a family business into a lifestyle empire, one that leaves its mark on every corner of daily life in Dubai and beyond? In this episode of Retail Remix Stories, we sit down with Hassan Tamimi, CEO of Al Tannan Group—a retail leader whose journey spans continents, generations, and industries. From juggling school with retail launches to pioneering new concepts in kitchenwar...

What does it take to leapfrog from cash to cutting-edge digital payments? MENA may have the answer. From the dominance of cash to the rise of buy now, pay later, fintech in the region has had to navigate a fragmented market, local nuances, and deep-rooted consumer behaviour. But agility and adaptability are now the name of the game, and AI is reshaping how payments scale, save, and serve. To unpac...

What happens when you build faster, smarter, and for something bigger than yourself? You spark a movement. In Episode 2 of Retail Re:Mix Stories , we sit down with Marc Jeffrey — COO and CTO of The Giving Movement , one of Dubai’s boldest fashion-for-good brands. Marc’s journey isn’t your typical tech-to-operator story. He’s a hustler who’s constantly learning and proving his edge. From scaling Sa...

What happens when you don’t want to follow the rules? You rewrite them. In the debut episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories , meet Erika Blazeviciute Doyle , the visionary founder of Drink Dry — a brand that didn’t just enter the non-alcoholic beverage space but completely revolutionized it. Erika shares how she created an entirely new category, disrupted an industry resistant to change, and stayed true...