Retailer Profile: Launching and Maturing with Whole Foods
Jun. 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Laura Taylor, founder of Mingle, joins Samantha Fletcher, senior category merchant at Whole Foods Market, for a rare founder–buyer conversation on what makes a pitch resonate, how brands can build productive retailer relationships, and what growth actually looks like once you’re on shelf.
Speakers:
Laura Taylor, Founder, MingleSamantha Fletcher, Senior Category Manager, Adult Non-Alcohol, Whole Foods Market
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