Retail Re:Mix Stories

About Retail Re:Mix Stories

Retail Re:Mix Stories cuts through the noise. No scripts, no sugarcoating — just real, behind-the-scenes conversations with the people redefining what retail can be. These are the builders, the breakers, and the bold thinkers carving their own path. Each episode gets you up close and personal with the people behind the brands you know, sharing untold stories — the risks, the setbacks, and the moments that completely shifted their journey. These aren’t just business leaders — they’re the ones shaping the future with a massively transformative purpose at the core of everything they do. No fluff, just raw, unfiltered conversations that will make you rethink what it really takes to succeed. Retail Re:Mix Stories is part of Retail Re:Mix (https://www.retailremix.club/), a community and event series designed for senior retail and e-commerce leaders rewriting the rules of the game — powered by Fynd (https://www.fynd.com/), an AI-first commerce platform helping 300+ brands worldwide automate everything from design to delivery for seamless retail experiences

Publisher

Retail Re:Mix

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2025

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Knowledge defeats Fear

   What does it take to build a direct-to-consumer business inside Nestlé? Noor Al Jardat, Lead for Digital Commerce (Beverages & Drinks) at Nestlé, joins Dharmendra Mehta on Retail Re Stories to discuss D2C strategy, omnichannel customer experience and how AI could reshape the way brands sell. Recorded in Abu Dhabi, this episode follows Noor’s career across software engineering, banking, fintech and FMCG. She explains why a D2C business model extends across the entire customer journey, from discovering products to doorstep delivery and customer support. The conversation explores digital transformation in FMCG through the work of building strong D2C foundations, connecting global teams with local markets, and preparing for personalisation and automation. Noor shares her perspective on creating a consistent experience across D2C, Amazon and physical retail, while giving customers a reason to buy directly. We also explore what retail brands can learn from fintech’s approach to first-party data, how customer experience supports loyalty, and why Noon and The Giving Movement stand out to her. Looking at the future of retail in 2026 and beyond, Noor discusses agent-to-agent commerce: brand AI agents interacting with customers’ shopping agents based on their interests and intent. It’s a conversation about AI in retail that connects future possibilities with the foundations businesses are building today. Along the way, she shares the belief behind this episode’s title, “Knowledge Defeats Fear,” and her advice for emerging leaders: focus on the impact you create. For anyone working in D2C, e-commerce or retail leadership in the GCC and beyond, this episode offers a perspective on building direct customer relationships inside a large organisation. About Noor Aljaradat Software engineer by training, top of her batch. Noor Aljaradat (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noor-aljaradat/) started her career in Jordan, moved to Abu Dhabi, and spent years across tech, banking, fintech, and FMCG. Every industry, same role, the person where business, marketing, and customer experience have to agree. Now at Nestlé, leading digital commerce for Waters and Premium Beverages across MENA. About Nestlé Founded in 1866 in Switzerland, Nestlé (https://www.nestle.com/) is the world’s largest food and beverage company. Present in 186 countries, with 2,000+ brands including Nescafé, KitKat, Maggi, Milo, and Perrier, and around 270,000 employees globally. In MENA, waters and premium beverages are one of its most significant and fast-growing categories. About your host, ⁠⁠Dharmendra Mehta ⁠⁠Dharmendra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business Retail Re:Mix Stories (https://www.fynd.com/events/retail-remix)is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by Fynd (https://www.fynd.com/), an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for 300+ brands.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   "We Are Not Running a Charity"

   Why does a country everyone calls "price-sensitive" actually reward brands that refuse to compete on price? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Niraj Jain, CEO of PT Multitrend Indo Tbk (Kanmo Group), to unpack how he's building one of Indonesia's largest retail and distribution businesses, home to Mothercare, Puma Kids, and 50+ other brands across 300+ stores nationwide. Niraj's path here wasn't obvious. A Chartered Accountant and All-India Rank Holder from a family that's been in business for generations, he spent years as CFO first at Kanmo, then at Matahari, before turning down a posting in Bangkok and eventually returning to Kanmo, this time as CEO. From there, the conversation moves straight into the operating detail: fixing stockouts by unifying inventory across stores and marketplaces, keeping one price across every channel to build customer trust, incentivizing store staff equally for online and offline fulfillment, and personally packing customer orders for a day just to find what was broken. If you're interested in Indonesia's retail and e-commerce market, D2C and distribution strategy,, this episode is for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Retail Re:Mix Stories for more operator-first conversations with C-suite leaders across retail, e-commerce, and commerce intelligence in the GCC and Southeast Asia. About the guest About Niraj Jain Niraj Jain (https://www.linkedin.com/in/niraj-jain-79a7954/) is the CEO of PT Multitrend Indo Tbk, part of Kanmo Group. Over the last 20 years, he's led teams across finance, commercial, supply chain, and business development, working across multinational and family-owned businesses in Indonesia, India, and Malaysia. Niraj's operator-first approach is what's driven Kanmo's retail turnaround for baby, kids, and toys, leading him to build one of Indonesia's largest omnichannel retail businesses today. About PT MULTITREND Indo Tbk (Kanmo Group) PT Multitrend Indo Tbk (MTI) (https://multitrendindo.com/)is Indonesia's leading omnichannel platform in the baby and kids category, part of Kanmo Group (https://kanmogroup.com/). Founded in 2005, MTI operates 126 retail stores across brands like Mothercare, ELC, Gingersnaps, and The Children's Place, alongside a distribution network spanning over 100 cities and 45,000+ points across Indonesia. Kanmo Group itself manages 50+ brands nationwide, with a market-leading position in the kids and baby retail segment. About your host, ⁠⁠Dharmendra Mehta ⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/)Dharmendra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business Retail Re:Mix Stories (https://www.retailremix.club/) is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by Fynd (https://www.fynd.com/), an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for 300+ brands.

3. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Building Payrails: A Founder's Emotional Rollercoaster

   In payments, there's no such thing as "we sold 90% and we are fine." So why do most enterprises still treat it that way? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, Dharmendra sits down with Emre Talay, co-founder and COO of Payrails, the modular payment infrastructure platform backed by Andreessen Horowitz and HV Capital. Emre has spent 15 years in payments, from building payment acceptance from scratch as a product manager in 2010, to running BKM, Turkey's local MasterCard switch system, to overseeing fintech across 70 countries at Delivery Hero, before co-founding Payrails four and a half years ago. This conversation gets into all of it. Why "accepting payments" and "payments working" are two completely different things. The real P&L cost of ignoring payment orchestration, and why the number most CFOs see is never the full picture. Why the Middle East's fragmented, country-by-country payment landscape is both a technical headache and a genuine opportunity. And why Emre is convinced AI will reshape payments completely in the next five years, but not willing to build on hype before the value is real. Emre also breaks down what it actually took to raise from top-tier investors, why building a startup feels a lot like raising a kid, and the emotional rollercoaster of the first two years of founding a company. Plus, the one thing he wishes every founder understood: if you're doing this to make money, don't. If you're a founder, a payments operator, or anyone who's ever heard "it works" and wondered if that was actually true, this one's for you. About Emre Talay (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emre-talay/) Emre Talay is the co-founder and COO of Payrails. Over the last ten years, he's led teams across operations, payment acceptance, risk, and compliance, working on the merchant side of fintech globally. Emre’s merchant-first vantage point is what motivates him to help other merchants simplify the growing complexity of payments, leading him to co-found Payrails in 2022. About Payrails (https://www.payrails.com/) Payrails is a modular financial infrastructure platform spanning payment orchestration, tokenization, unified analytics, reconciliation, chargebacks, fee monitoring, and more. It helps high-growth companies turn payments from a cost centre into a growth lever, boosting revenue and margins through AI-native workflows. Trusted by brands including Puma, HelloFresh, Vinted, Preply, Flix, Careem, and inDrive. About your host, Dharmendra Mehta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he's all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business Retail Re:Mix Stories (https://www.retailremix.club/) is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by Fynd (https://www.fynd.com/), an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for 300+ brands.

4. 

   29 Jul 2026

   The Trust Advantage: Massi’s Vision for Mumzworld

   From Monza to Sydney, Spain, Nigeria, and now Dubai. What do you learn when you've built from scratch in some of the world's most unforgiving markets? In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, Dharmendra sits down with Massimiliano Spalazzi, CEO of Mumzworld, the GCC's trusted platform for mothers and young parents. Massi's story starts in Africa, where he helped build Jumia from a Lagos launch into 17 markets in four years, six business models running in parallel, and the first African internet company to list on the NYSE. Then he moved to Dubai, became a customer of a startup called Mumzworld, and eventually became its CEO. This conversation gets into all of it. How challenging markets produce better operators. Why Massi became a Mumzworld customer before he ever joined the company, and what that taught him about what parents in the GCC actually need. Why convenience is no longer a differentiator, and why trust and support are the moat worth building. How Mumzworld is thinking about community commerce and word-of-mouth as a growth engine. And where product discovery is headed Massi also breaks down why he thinks AI is a real enabler of speed, but only when your direction is already clear. Why a milestone is never the finish line, it's just the next starting point. And his one rule for winning: focus on the customer, and everything else follows. Jeff Bezos said the same thing, he says. Almost nobody actually does it. Plus, he's been a global citizen by force, still searching for free time, and thinks the whole strategy fits in one sentence - wake up, be the customer. If you're building in the GCC, scaling a vertical marketplace, or trying to figure out what comes after convenience, this one's for you. About Massimiliano Spalazzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimilianospalazzi/) Massimiliano Spalazzi is the Group CEO of Mumzworld, the Middle East's leading e-commerce platform for mothers, babies, and children. He spent nine years at Jumia, one of the most ambitious bets in African tech, working his way from CEO of Emerging Countries across seven markets to CEO of Jumia Nigeria, before the company became the first African internet business to list on the NYSE. He then moved to Dubai, became a Mumzworld customer, and eventually became its CEO. oday, he is leading Mumzworld's evolution from an e-commerce platform into a trusted parenting ecosystem that supports families through products, services, content, and community. About Mumzworld (https://www.mumzworld.com/global-en) Founded in 2011, Mumzworld is the region's most trusted parenting platform, supporting families at every stage of their parenting journey. Built by entrepreneurial parents, Mumzworld was created to make parenting simpler through a seamless, reliable, and expertly curated experience designed for families across the region, Today, Mumzworld continues to evolve beyond shopping, bringing together trusted products, services, expert support, and community experiences designed around the real needs of families. About your host, Dharmendra Mehta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he's all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business Retail Re:Mix Stories (https://www.retailremix.club/) is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by Fynd, an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for 300+ brands.

5. 

   1 Jul 2026

   "Wo liegt Abu Dhabi?"

   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 answering car repair questions for a secondhand dealer's online community, to running e-commerce for a 200-year-old German hotel, to building Samsung's D2C business from scratch in a region she'd never set foot in. This conversation dives into it all. We're talking how a towel-swan A/B test was proven wrong by a head of housekeeping, how Samsung launched its e-commerce platform across 8 countries in 8 months mid-pandemic, why "no one reads emails here" upended everything she believed about marketing in Europe, and how she balances supporting Samsung's retail partners while still giving customers a reason to buy direct. Sabrina also breaks down what customer loyalty really means beyond a points program, why personalisation should start from your first click and not your first purchase, why data silos are the real enemy of a D2C business, and her take on AI as an "Agent Maestro", powerful, but only as good as the humans who train and direct it. Plus, she's been doing this for 12 years and still says she's learning every day. She loses more sleep over enabling her team than hitting targets, and her rule for problem-solving is simple: don't bring her a problem without three solutions. If you're building D2C in the GCC, scaling e-commerce inside a legacy organization, or just want to understand how to lead through constant change, this one's for you. About Sabrina Würfel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-w%25C3%25BCrfel-28125432/): Sabrina Würfel is a regional digital commerce and product leader with over 12 years of experience across MENA and Europe, including 7+ years in senior leadership. She is the head of Direct to Consumer Business for Samsung Gulf and has experience across 13 markets in the Middle East and North Africa, owning regional P&L, platform strategy, localisation, payments, and customer experience. Her work sits at the intersection of commerce, product, and platforms, scaling ecosystems, launching regional apps, and turning global capabilities into commercially successful regional execution. About Samsung Gulf Electronics: (https://www.samsung.com/ae/) Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearables, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and semiconductors. Established in 1969, Samsung has grown into one of the world's top 10 global brands, with a presence across the globe driven by the creativity of its people. About your host, Dharmendra Mehta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he's all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business. Retail Re:Mix Stories (https://www.retailremix.club/) is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by Fynd, an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for 300+ brands.

6. 

   4 Jun 2026

   Comfort Zones Don't Build Companies

   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 done with entrepreneurship, moved to Dubai for the sunshine and the freedom, and then couldn't help herself. This conversation gets into it. We're talking about why luxury brands in the GCC were literally destroying their own goods rather than discounting publicly (and why that's about to be illegal), how HushDay built a members-only off-price platform that does the complete opposite of Amazon — limited time, limited stock, and sometimes a one-hour queue just to get in, and why 35% of customers who buy at a discount go on to buy full price anyway. Jennifer also breaks down what a robotised warehouse has to do with flash sales, why she spent 24 hours manually tagging products before calling the whole thing off mid-event, and what building a business model that's been proven for 25 years, but never for this market, actually looks like from the inside. Plus: she has done 25 versions of her pitch deck, gets 90 noes for every 100 messages, still doesn't sleep well, and would genuinely love your advice on that last one. If you're building in the GCC, working in retail or luxury, or just want to understand what it looks like to turn dead inventory into a living business, this one's for you. About Jennifer Cohen Solal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercohensolal/?locale=en) Jennifer is the Co-founder and CEO of HushDay, the GCC's first full-service off-price infrastructure for luxury and premium brands. With 15+ years in e-commerce, marketing, and brand restructuring across Europe, she moved to Dubai three years ago and spotted a gap too big to ignore: $3 billion in unsold inventory sitting in regional warehouses every year, with no premium solution to move it. HushDay is building that solution — a gated, members-only platform combining private sales, physical events, staff sales, and AI-powered inventory intelligence. About HushDay (https://hushday.com/home/) HushDay is the GCC's off-price infrastructure for premium and luxury brands — turning dormant inventory into revenue without compromising brand equity. Through exclusive online private sales, curated offline events, staff sales management, and export clearing, HushDay connects brands to a vetted member base hungry for smart access to great products. New members can sign up using referral code (hushjennifer). About your host, Dharmendra Mehta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he's all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business. Retail Re:Mix Stories (https://www.retailremix.club/) is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by Fynd, an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for 300+ brands.

7. 

   23 Apr 2026

   The Billion Dollar Blind Spot

   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 retailers. Bappaditya brings over 23 years of retail technology experience across 10 countries, from Wipro and Tesco to Landmark Group and now BFL, and this conversation is as much a masterclass in business transformation as it is in retail technology. We go deep on what makes off-price retail the most complex and exciting segment in the industry. BFL doesn't buy structured inventory, they hunt deals, buy mystery boxes of branded merchandise, and then race against time to get the right product to the right store before the treasure hunt excitement fades. Bappaditya breaks down exactly how technology makes that possible. We also talk about why going live is just the beginning (not the finish line), how to build a real ROI case for technology investments that your CFO will actually believe, and why the best enterprise systems should feel as intuitive as WhatsApp. Then there's his take on AI, from using it to generate entire marketing campaigns without a single photo shoot, to building a conversational BI platform where your CEO can just ask questions and get answers. And his 3-2-1 rule for product design that every tech builder needs to hear. Plus, the man runs a Bengali original music band called Bong Bedouins. By night. After 10pm. Because apparently building a retail unicorn's tech infrastructure isn't enough. If you're in retail, technology, e-commerce, or just obsessed with how great businesses are built from the inside out, this one is essential listening. About Bappaditya Banerjee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bappaditya/) Bappaditya Banerjee is the Director of Technology and Business Transformation at BFL (Brands For Less) Group. With 23+ years across Wipro, Tesco, Landmark Group and now BFL — spanning 10 countries, he has built a career at the intersection of retail, technology, and large-scale business transformation. He is known for one belief above all: the best solutions are always the simplest ones. About BFL (Brands For Less) Group (https://bflgroup.ae/) Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Dubai, BFL Group is the GCC's leading off-price retailer of fashion, homeware, and toys. Operating 100+ stores across seven markets, BFL's unique "treasure hunt" model offers customers up to 80% off on branded merchandise. In 2024, TJX Companies, parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls, acquired a 35% stake, valuing BFL at $1.2 billion and confirming its unicorn status. About your host, ⁠⁠Dharmendra Mehta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) ⁠⁠Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business

8. 

   2 Apr 2026

   The Young Guns

   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 (Landmark Group), a mechanical engineer turned fashion leader who's navigated supply chain, strategy, and buying to shape what people wear across hundreds of stores. And Dr. Sreejit Chakrabarty, Group Head of Technology, AI & Innovation at Fortes Investment, a robotics-loving, F1-obsessed builder who once unknowingly contributed to India's Chandrayaan mission and is now redesigning how education meets the future. Together, they unpack what it means to build a career with a long-term lens, why ethics is the foundation everything else is built on, how AI is reshaping both fashion retail and classrooms, and what the store, and school, of the future actually looks like.This one's for the builders, the curious, and the ones who refuse to treat their career like a sprint. About Aditya Singh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-singh-4b4739144/) Aditya Singh heads Merchandising at Splash, Landmark Group overseeing buying, inventory, and trade decisions across one of the region's leading fashion brands. A mechanical engineer turned retail operator, Aditya has spent five years at Landmark across supply chain, strategy, and merchandising. About Splash Fashions (Landmark Group) (https://www.splashfashions.com/ae/en/) Splash is a leading fashion retail brand from Landmark Group, offering apparel for men, women, and teens across 200 stores in 13 countries. Known for trend-led collections and iconic regional fashion events, it also partners with global brands like Kappa, Lee Cooper, and Bossini. With a strong focus on sustainability, 80% of its collections use eco-friendly fabrics, alongside multiple industry recognitions for responsible retailing. About Dr. Sreejit Chakrabarty (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreejitc/) Dr. Sreejit Chakrabarty leads Technology, AI & Innovation at Fortis Investment, overseeing the group's education, construction, and other verticals. With nearly two decades in the UAE and a background rooted in robotics and engineering, he's been shaping future-ready institutions from the ground up — including work that unknowingly fed into ISRO's Chandrayaan mission. About Fortes Investment (https://fortes.co/) Fortes Investment, fortes. co is a 40+ year-old group that operates in several verticals – education, edtech, property development, engineering, distribution, fleet management, and investments. The group is integrally involved in all stages of the business from start-up to operations and sets up professional leadership teams with operational systems which grow each business. About your host, ⁠⁠Dharmendra Mehta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) ⁠⁠Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business

9. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Build Your Moat, Build Your Brand

   CEO Vivek Rajukumar discusses building brand equity and omnichannel strategies at 6thStreet, drawing from his experience across global e-commerce platforms in an interview with Dharmendra Mehta.

10. 

    9 Dec 2025

    Once You Commit, You Can’t Back Out

    Kingpin CEO and Founder Harsh Sajnani discusses with host Dharmendra Mehta how AI and technology are modernizing B2B commerce by amplifying human relationships and personalizing the buying experience in this interview.

11. 

    19 Nov 2025

    Full Speed Ahead

    Abhinav Patwa, Executive Vice President at Zed Mobility, discusses building a mobility company with systems that move with intent, emphasizing lean teams and disciplined execution in the UAE, in an interview with Dharmendra Mehta.

12. 

    28 Jul 2025

    Wisdom and Wealth

    Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East at Adyen, discusses his journey and building future-facing infrastructure across the MENA region in an interview with Dharmendra Mehta, Managing Director, MEA at Fynd.

13. 

    14 Jul 2025

    Accidental Retailer

    Babyshop CEO Ruban Shanmugarajah shares with host Dharmendra Mehta how he leads a family-first brand with over 200 stores by prioritizing customer needs and building caring teams in this interview.

14. 

    26 Jun 2025

    Live a Full Life

    CEO Annu Gupta shares his journey from engineer to global business leader at Britannia Industries, discussing balance, mentorship, and adaptability across diverse markets in an interview with Dharmendra Mehta.

15. 

    4 Jun 2025

    Legacy through Generosity

    CEO Hassan Tamimi discusses Al Tannan Group's evolution, sharing stories about honoring family legacy while embracing modern trends and keeping the spirit of innovation alive in an interview with Dharmendra Mehta.

16. 

    18 May 2025

    Ep.3 Balancing Disruptions: Fatherhood & Fintech

    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 unpack this evolution, we turn to Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com (http://Checkout.com), whose career sits at the intersection of these seismic shifts. Through his perspective, we break down the challenges fintech players face in building trust, staying flexible, and designing systems that go beyond just processing payments, to powering business growth at scale. Enjoyed the episode? That’s just the beginning. Become a part of the Retail Re:Mix community — think live events, insider convos, and early drops of every episode. Plus, get direct access to our WhatsApp circle of retail gamechangers. Fill this form out now: https://forms.gle/PfMghDho55s79r2b8 (https://forms.gle/PfMghDho55s79r2b8About) About your guest, Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo Remo is the General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com, bringing over a decade of experience in scaling digital businesses across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remogiovanni/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/remogiovanni/) About Checkout.com Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Checkout.com (http://Checkout.com) is a global payments platform that enables businesses to accept, process, and disburse payments with a unified solution. About your host, ⁠⁠Dharmendra Mehta⁠⁠ Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Retail Re:Mix Stories is a part of ⁠Retail Re:Mix⁠, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by ⁠Fynd⁠, an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for over helping 300+ brands.

17. 

    2 May 2025

    #GSD Get Sh*t Done

    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 SaaS teams to leading a mission-driven brand, Marc shows how staying curious — and a little dangerous — is the ultimate growth hack. This episode is all about building with both precision and heart, and why business should be driven by purpose. Tune in now and get inspired to build with impact. Enjoyed the episode? That’s just the beginning. Become a part of the Retail Re:Mix community — think live events, insider convos, and early drops of every episode. Plus, get direct access to our WhatsApp circle of retail game-changers. Fill this form out now: https://forms.gle/PfMghDho55s79r2b8 (https://forms.gle/PfMghDho55s79r2b8) About your guest, Marc JeffreyCOO & CTO of The Giving Movement, Marc is a tech leader turned mission-driven operator. With a passion for innovation and impact, he’s scaling one of Dubai’s most talked-about fashion-for-good brands. LinkedIn: Marc Jeffrey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-jeffrey18/) About The Giving Movement Founded in Dubai, The Giving Movement is a fashion brand that blends high-performance streetwear with social good. The brand is committed to giving back, pledging millions to causes that matter while proving that fashion can be a force for positive change. Check out The Giving Movement here: The Giving Movement (https://www.thegivingmovement.com/) About your host, ⁠⁠Dharmendra Mehta⁠⁠ Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Retail Re:Mix Stories is a part of ⁠Retail Re:Mix⁠, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape.This podcast is powered by ⁠Fynd⁠, an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for over helping 300+ brands.

18. 

    14 Apr 2025

    Business is Personal

    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 to her mission despite setbacks. This isn’t your average “success story.” From overcoming challenges to reshaping perceptions, Erika opens up about her journey — including her childhood in Lithuania, the pivotal moments that shaped her mindset, and how her family’s support pushed her forward. Tune in to hear how Erika refused to take ‘no’ for an answer to build something unique. This episode is about resilience, innovation, and why business is personal. About your guest, ⁠Erika Blazeviciute Doyle⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-blazeviciute-doyle/) Founder & CEO of Drink Dry, Erika is a bold disruptor, angel investor, and mentor. Winner of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman 2024, she brings sharp strategy, deep purpose, and relentless grit to everything she builds. About ⁠Drink Dry⁠ (https://drinkdrystore.com/) Born in Dubai, Drink Dry is the first premium platform for alcohol-free beverages in the Middle East. The brand curates the best global options and leads the movement to redefine how people drink — with intention and style. About your host, ⁠Dharmendra Mehta⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmendra-mehta/) Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business. Enjoyed the episode? That’s just the beginning. Become a part of the Retail Re:Mix community — think live events, insider convos, and early drops of every episode. Plus, get direct access to our WhatsApp circle of retail game-changers. Fill this form out now: link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb7d0_Kytsedec9p15uDhEdcb4QLpvxh4oIyfL_MNRkxoz7Q/viewform) Retail Re:Mix Stories is a part of ⁠Retail Re:Mix⁠ (https://www.retailremix.club/), a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape. This podcast is powered by ⁠Fynd⁠ (https://www.fynd.com/), an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for over helping 300+ brands.

Who has been a guest on Retail Re:Mix Stories

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• Vivek Rajukumar
• Harsh Sajnani
• Abhinav Patwa
• Daumantas Grigaravicius
• Ruban Shanmugarajah

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

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