Robert George

Robert George is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in category management, merchandising, and operations across multiple industries. Currently serving in category management at Land 'N' Sea Distributing, Inc., Robert has previously held key positions including Vice President of Merchandise Operations & Assortment Planning at West Marine, where oversight included a vast SKU assortment and competitive pricing strategies. As Senior Vice President of Global Merchandising at Greenlane Holdings, Robert drove significant sales growth while enhancing product offerings in the cannabis accessory market. Robert's entrepreneurial background includes founding Prime Direct Brands and establishing Retail Insights Group, along with serving as Executive Vice President Chief Merchandising Officer at Family Dollar. Robert’s career foundation includes pivotal roles at Staples, where leadership guided the growth of a large merchandising team and global sourcing initiatives. Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from New England College.