Retail ReMix Stories
Retail Re:Mix Stories is a podcast that offers unscripted, behind-the-scenes conversations with the people reshaping the retail industry. Each episode features builders, breakers, and bold thinkers sharing untold stories about risks, setbacks, and pivotal moments in their journeys. The show is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community and event series for senior retail and e-commerce leaders, powered by Fynd, an AI-first commerce platform. The focus is on raw, unfiltered discussions about what it truly takes to succeed in modern retail.
Episodes
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 scr
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 int
"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 answeri
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
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
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
Build Your Moat, Build Your Brand
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,
Once You Commit, You Can’t Back Out
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 t
Full Speed Ahead
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’
Wisdom and Wealth
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 now
Accidental Retailer
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 cur
Live a Full Life
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. From
Legacy through Generosity
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 kitchenware
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
#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 t
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
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