Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
RETHINK Retail Recognizes Carol Spieckerman as 2024 Top Retail Expert
Carol Spieckerman named as 2024 Top Retail Expert by RETHINK Retail
Walmart makes big move into offering women an essential service
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about Walmart’s ongoing expansion into non-product offerings, including healthcare, and its latest foray into mammogram screenings.
Ben & Jerry’s could be scooped up by a new owner. Will its progressive activism hold it back?
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.
Will Target Benefit as Macy’s Shutters Stores?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on whether Target will be the main beneficiary as Macy’s prunes its store fleet.
Target Launches Diane Von Furstenberg Collection
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.
A digital camcorder for $25.54? Boston-based Temu offers deals that seem too good to be true
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe about Temu’s meteoric rise and how it is lowering the floor for US consumers
No-Spend Trend Gains Traction
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why the no-spend trend is at odds with old-school inventory planning.
Walmart Stock Perks Percolate
Carol Spieckerman shares why Walmart’s stock rewards radiate beyond store managers and lay a powerful foundation for the future.
Buttoned up! SuitShop’s Secrets to DTC Success
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.
Why TJX Is Having a Moment
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on TJX’ secret sauce and why competitors just can’t replicate it.
Retail Crime Scene Wrap-up
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.
These are the products being targeted by organized crime
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Dow Jones Marketwatch on the impact crime is having on retailers’ bottom lines and which categories are tasty targets.
Walmart earns $7.8B in quarter
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart’s Q2 earnings and the power of diversification.
Sales dip expected for Target following removal of some Pride products
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about Target’s Pride kerfuffle and its impact on sales.
Inside Macy’s plan to grow its private brands
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on the pluses and minuses of Macy’s latest private brand push.
Week in Retail Recap
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 Retail Media Recap Featured on Retail Wire
Carol Spieckerman’s recap article from her podcast interview with Brandcrush and Criteo featured on Retail Wire.
Online shopping, High Rents Take a Toll on US Retail Stores
Carol Spieckerman speaks with China Daily USA on the reasons for recent retail bankruptcies and current challenges.
Will Back-to-School Shopping Reach Record Levels
Carol Spieckerman’s insights on the 2023 back-to-school shopping season featured in Retail Wire discussion
Carol Spieckerman Discusses INFORM Consumers Act on China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) on how the INFORM Consumers Act will take a bite out of retail crime.