What are the key contacts at major retail groups and what recent management changes have occurred?
The community has shared specific contacts within major retailers, though most introductions happen via direct member DMs rather than public listings.
**Specific contacts and updates shared:** - **Nectar**: Members have contacts within the buying team and can facilitate introductions on request - **Ocado RTD buyer**: Christian Streatfield previously held this role but has moved on; the community is actively identifying his replacement - **Imbibe Live**: Members are connected with sales contacts at this event
**How the community approaches this:** - Members request introductions publicly in the group chat, then connect privately via DM - When management changes occur (e.g. someone moving roles or being reassigned to different categories), members flag these in the chat so others are aware - The network treats retail contacts as a shared resource—members with relationships offer to ask their contacts on behalf of others or facilitate direct introductions
**Caveats:** Contact information changes frequently as people move roles. It's worth checking directly with active members before relying on older contact names, as out-of-office messages and role changes can mean outdated information spreads quickly.
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