Carol Spieckerman’s insights weigh in on all things retail.
Insights
Carol Spieckerman named as 2024 Top Retail Expert by RETHINK Retail
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about Walmart’s ongoing expansion into non-product offerings, including healthcare, and its latest foray into mammogram screenings.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why Ben & Jerry’s latest flavor may be “Hot Potato” as parent Unilever spins off its ice cream division.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on whether Target will be the main beneficiary as Macy’s prunes its store fleet.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about how Target’s latest brand hookup with Diane Von Furstenberg offsets its recent pushes in private brands.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe about Temu’s meteoric rise and how it is lowering the floor for US consumers
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why the no-spend trend is at odds with old-school inventory planning.
Carol Spieckerman shares why Walmart’s stock rewards radiate beyond store managers and lay a powerful foundation for the future.
Carol Spieckerman recaps key takeaways from her interview with SuitShop co-founder Diana Ganz on defying direct-to-consumer odds and driving growth in discretionary categories.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on TJX’ secret sauce and why competitors just can’t replicate it.
Carol Spieckerman weighs in with multiple major news outlets on why retailers are determined to take a bite out of retail crime, even if it means failing fast.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Dow Jones Marketwatch on the impact crime is having on retailers’ bottom lines and which categories are tasty targets.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart’s Q2 earnings and the power of diversification.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about Target’s Pride kerfuffle and its impact on sales.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on the pluses and minuses of Macy’s latest private brand push.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the media on Macy’s private brand palooza, inflation hangovers, and why automation is table stakes for fast food purveyors.
Carol Spieckerman’s recap article from her podcast interview with Brandcrush and Criteo featured on Retail Wire.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with China Daily USA on the reasons for recent retail bankruptcies and current challenges.
Carol Spieckerman’s insights on the 2023 back-to-school shopping season featured in Retail Wire discussion
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) on how the INFORM Consumers Act will take a bite out of retail crime.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune on why small and independent retailers benefit most from Buy Buy Baby’s bow-out. Agility matters.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the San Antonio Express News on how Kroger can win with nary a store in sight. It’s hub-and-spoke model and fulfillment partnerships are a powerful combination.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about how Crocs’ steady stream of brand hookups brings on the newness and keeps the brand light on its feet.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on new retail supplier realities and opportunities as exemplified by a recent Walmart win.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street on why Nike’s deal with Dick’s won’t ding or dilute its brand. Nike’s wholesale heyday is just getting started.
Carol Spieckerman recaps takeaways from her latest interview. Brandcrush CEO, Teresa Aprile returns to the show joined by Criteo’s general manager of global enterprise, Sherry Smith to talk about what’s next in retail media.
RETHINK Retail interviews Carol Spieckerman for its retail influencer series. Carol shares her retail journey from traveling a sales territory, to booking multi-million-dollar deals, to launching her speaking and advisory practice.
Carol Spieckerman Speaks with The Street on Foot Locker’s ambitious plans and challenges.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette to parse the impact of grocery, discretionary dives, and inflation on Walmart’s quarterly results.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Reuters on how massive competition, including private brands, are sucking business away from Tupperware.