Rethink Retail

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, RETHINK Retail CCO Kirat Anand sits down with Shardé Marchewski, a finance-turned-furniture maven, currently leading the way in supplier diversity at Wayfair. Initially dipping her toes in the field of commercial and investment banking, Shardé transitioned her career in an unexpected yet impressive trajectory, bringing her keen financial acumen and strategic mindset to the vibrant world of online home furnishings. A powerful advocate for diversity and inclusivity, Shardé has passionately woven vital DEI initiatives into Wayfair's business strategies, shedding light on underrepresented suppliers and giving them a platform to flourish. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a fad or trend, it's a daily commitment. We must support and uplift underrepresented groups in the retail industry every single day. - Shardé Marchewski Actions for Retailers: - If you are a retailer or e-commerce brand, think about how you can amplify the voices of underrepresented grou