Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Glp-1 Meds a Shift, Not a Shock to Retail
Carol Spieckerman Speaks with the Daily Mail on the real impact of GLP-1 drugs on retailers and suppliers and why choice is king regardless.
Will Walmart’s Digital Shelf Label Rollout Work?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the International Business Times on Walmart’s groundbreaking digital shelf label rollout and how shopper sentiment will soften as others follow suit.
Pain at the Pump and Retail Ripples
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Business Insider on the ripple effects of higher fuel prices across every corner of retail.
Is Nothing Off-Limits for Aldi Knockoffs?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about why Aldi’s Girl Scout cookie dupes are nothing new, if if they wear some brands thin.
Will Target’s New Mantra Make a Difference?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Business Journal on why Target’s latest mission mantra might just surprise and delight its guests.
Gen Z Propels Restaurant Shifts
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about how Gen Z is driving massive shifts on the restaurant scene and legacy players that are getting left out in the cold.
Regional Grocers Rock Despite Fierce Competition
In her extensive interview with Bluebook, Carol Spieckerman lays out the advantages successful regional grocers bring to the table.
Walmart Rings in Another Impressive Q4 Performance
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on how Walmart pulled ahead of the pack (again) in Q4 and what lies in store for the rest of 2026.
Sukoshi Coming in Hot as Beauty Beast
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on why Canadian Asian beauty disruptor, Sukoshi has real staying power.
Walmart and Target Strengthen Talent Bench
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on what we can learn from Walmart and Target’s wildly different talent acquisition and promotion strategies.
Saks Bankruptcy Speaks to Systemic Problems
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on Saks’ post-bankruptcy prospects and who will benefit from it.
Special Report: Navigating Tariff Tremors
Carol Spieckerman contributes insights to RethinkRetail’s Retail Cloud Alliance report on the current and future impact of tariffs and winning strategies for navigating uncertainty.
Good Riddance! Why Price-Matching is (Way) Past Its Prime
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail about why retail’s slow price-matching wind down is past its due (and why most shoppers won’t even care).
Ripple Effects of Target’s Hot Mess Apparel Sections
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about how Target’s shop-off-the-floor apparel sections can do serious damage to its overall business.
Early Amazon Prime Day Performance Signals Holiday Wait-and-See
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about why Amazon’s record Prime Day performance isn’t all it’s cracked up to be (and a scary signal for holiday) as shoppers wait for deals.
Who Knew? Younger Shoppers Groove on Walmart for Groceries
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on Walmart’s popularity with younger grocery shoppers and how it builds a perfect pipeline for the world’s biggest retailer’s future.
Temu and Shein Caught in Trump Tariff Trap
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about how tariffs are slowing Temu and Shein’s rolls and giving competitors a chance to catch up.
Is Target’s Factory Direct Foray Faulty?
Carol Spieckerman asks, “Why this? Why now?” as Target attempts bolt-on business, even as basics beg for attention.
Tariff Tremors Hit Canadian Retail
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Produce Blueprints on how tariffs are igniting national pride and urging Canadian retailers to seek alternatives.
Target's staff blow whistle on price hikes: 'Everything's going up'
Price changes are a constant in retail. Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on why Target can’t afford to toy too much as savvy shoppers do their homework.