MCLEAN, Va. , Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamPak's Chief Sales Officer, Tarick Gamay , was recently selected by Store Brands as a 'Rising Star' in the private label category, a selective list of individuals who are moving private label forward while making a name for themselves in the industry.
The Fifth Annual Rising Stars honors this crop of new talent that is driving sales from the retail and supplier sides of the business. In an era where businesses often prioritize their own goals over those of their customers, Tarick Gamay has taken a different path to success. By consistently "starting with the customer," Gamay has helped transform DreamPak's store brand business from scratch to over $20 million in revenue and nearly 30,000 points of distribution across the U.
S. in just over five years. "Our customer-focused approach has consistently resulted in a superior, more profitable business with our retailer partners," said Gamay.
"I love interacting with our retailer partners and understanding their biggest challenges. We may not have an immediate solution, but through mutual collaboration and creativity, we can develop long-term initiatives that create a win-win scenario for both sides." Under Gamay's leadership, DreamPak has achieved significant milestones.
He developed private label beverage programs with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Aldi, and spearheaded the company's expansion into the food category. As of 2024, DreamPak's store brand business has over.