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.
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.
Target’s Fiddelke Shakes up Leadership Line-up
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune on Target’s new CEO shaking up leadership and what it signals for 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.
Costco is (Still) Beyond Compare
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about how Costco’s consistency where it counts clobbers the competition.
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.
Consistency Counts at Costco (More Than Ever)
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on why Costco’s tariff riff and double down on DEI aligns with its core culture.
Target’s Fiddelke Not Wasting Time
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Target’s CEO-in-waiting not waiting to turn the ship around as the holiday shopping season hits full steam.
Better Safe Than Sorry (Again) for Kohl’s
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on why Kohl’s inside pick for CEO makes nothing but sense as distractions could derail progress.
Walmart Leadership Handoff Awesomely Boring
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart CEO Doug McMillon heading out on a high note and John Furner’s growth gain challenge.
Target Layoffs Bold First Move for Fiddelke
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune on why Target’s CEO-in-waiting Michael Fiddelke will need a cheerful follow-on to HQ headcount cuts.
Publix’ Secret Sauce
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Grocery Dive on the competition-killing combo that set Publix apart from the grocery-grabbing crowd.
Toys ‘R Us Just Won’t Quit
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about Toys ‘R Us’ latest pop up play and why brand recognition won’t be enough to kill the competition.