What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India. "When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discover...
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What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India. "When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discover...
Driving Success with Private Brands with Simone Parry
The Retail Journey
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1 year ago
Driving Success with Private Brands with Simone Parry
Curious about the secret sauce behind Walmart's successful private brands? Tune in to hear Simone Parry, former Vice President of Private Brands for Consumables at Walmart, share her incredible journey from South Africa to the US. Simone’s insights into her roles at Unilever, Pick and Pay, and Massmart offer a fascinating look at the variations in private brand penetration across markets. She also recounts her personal experiences of relocating her family and managing prominent brands across ...
The Retail Journey
What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India. "When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discover...
