Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast

April Retail Heat Map and Clickbait Clap-Back
Carol Spieckerman Carol Spieckerman

April Retail Heat Map and Clickbait Clap-Back

Walmart’s Windy City wind-down and portfolio purges, Bed Bath & Beyond going bust, retail returns resets, “free” shipping surges…It’s been a newsy couple of weeks in retail to say the least! In this lightning-round episode, Carol claps back at the clickbait and sets the record straight on retail’s buzziest stories.

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2023 Will be the Year of the Store
Carol Spieckerman Carol Spieckerman

2023 Will be the Year of the Store

After years of investing in digital and E-commerce capabilities, retailers and brands are swinging attention back to their bricks. A wave of innovation and diversification is set to crest in 2023 and stores will be hubs for much of the action.

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Retail Globetrotting Rundown
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Retail Globetrotting Rundown

Carol catches up with Nick Harbaugh, otherwise known as the Retail Nomad, as he wraps up his 2022 global retail tour. Combining his love of travel with an endless curiosity about retail, Nick will have visited five continents, 18 countries, and 35 retail malls by the end of the year. He shares first-hand accounts of challenges and opportunities that are emerging around the globe, where he goes for inspiration, and a snapshot of his 2023 itinerary.

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