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RETHINK Retail Recognizes Carol Spieckerman as 2024 Top Retail Expert
RETHINK RETAIL
RETHINK Retail Recognizes Carol Spieckerman as 2024 Top Retail Expert
RETHINK RETAIL

Carol Spieckerman named as 2024 Top Retail Expert by RETHINK Retail

RETHINK RETAIL
Walmart makes big move into offering women an essential service
THE STREET
Walmart makes big move into offering women an essential service
THE STREET

Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about Walmart’s ongoing expansion into non-product offerings, including healthcare, and its latest foray into mammogram screenings.

THE STREET
Ben & Jerry’s could be scooped up by a new owner. Will its progressive activism hold it back?
BOSTON GLOBE
Ben & Jerry’s could be scooped up by a new owner. Will its progressive activism hold it back?
BOSTON GLOBE

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.

BOSTON GLOBE
Will Target Benefit as Macy’s Shutters Stores?
STAR TRIBUNE
Will Target Benefit as Macy’s Shutters Stores?
STAR TRIBUNE

Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on whether Target will be the main beneficiary as Macy’s prunes its store fleet.

STAR TRIBUNE
Target Launches Diane Von Furstenberg Collection
STAR TRIBUNE
Target Launches Diane Von Furstenberg Collection
STAR TRIBUNE

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.

STAR TRIBUNE
A digital camcorder for $25.54? Boston-based Temu offers deals that seem too good to be true
BOSTON GLOBE
A digital camcorder for $25.54? Boston-based Temu offers deals that seem too good to be true
BOSTON GLOBE

Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe about Temu’s meteoric rise and how it is lowering the floor for US consumers

BOSTON GLOBE
No-Spend Trend Gains Traction
BOSTON GLOBE
No-Spend Trend Gains Traction
BOSTON GLOBE

Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why the no-spend trend is at odds with old-school inventory planning.

BOSTON GLOBE
Walmart Stock Perks Percolate
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE
Walmart Stock Perks Percolate
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE

Carol Spieckerman shares why Walmart’s stock rewards radiate beyond store managers and lay a powerful foundation for the future.

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE
Buttoned up! SuitShop’s Secrets to DTC Success
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
BOSTON GLOBE
Why TJX Is Having a Moment
BOSTON GLOBE

Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on TJX’ secret sauce and why competitors just can’t replicate it.

BOSTON GLOBE
Retail Crime Scene Wrap-up
MAJOR NEWS OUTLET ROUNDUP
Retail Crime Scene Wrap-up
MAJOR NEWS OUTLET ROUNDUP

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.

MAJOR NEWS OUTLET ROUNDUP
These are the products being targeted by organized crime
MARKET WATCH
These are the products being targeted by organized crime
MARKET WATCH

Carol Spieckerman speaks with Dow Jones Marketwatch on the impact crime is having on retailers’ bottom lines and which categories are tasty targets.

MARKET WATCH

Carol’s Video Hot Takes

Video Blog
Rethink Retail Video Event: AI and ML Update
Rethink Retail Video Event: AI and ML Update

Carol Spieckerman joins Rethink Retail’s Data Drivers video series on where AI and ML are going next and what it means to retail solution providers.

Carol’s Quick-Take Video: Organized Crime Targets Large Retail
Carol’s Quick-Take Video: Organized Crime Targets Large Retail

Theft has always taken a bite out of profits but today’s retailers are dealing with something completely different. In her latest quick-take video, Carol Spieckerman explores the nuances of retail crime.

RETHINK Retail Video Series: Spotlight on Retail Training
RETHINK Retail Video Series: Spotlight on Retail Training

Carol Spieckerman joins RETHINK Retail’s Modern Retail Experience video series with a spotlight on retail training programs and new technology integration

Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast Cover

Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast

Retail is exciting, fast-moving, and filled with opportunity, yet information overload is a constant challenge. Join retail strategist and top influencer Carol Spieckerman as she navigates past the noise to get to the heart of what really matters. In every episode, Carol harnesses her latest Retail Trajectories and interviews with industry experts to distill tools, tactics, and takeaways for wherever you play in retail. If you’re ready to cut to the chase, or just want to be inspired by where retail is going next, listen in!

Podcast
Owning Your Data Assets and the Art of Noodling Around: New Technologies Mean New Priorities

Carol Spieckerman speaks with Sophelle’s Chris Corbin on navigating new technology, optimizing data, and the power of discovery.

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Unlocking the Power of Payments Media Networks in Retail: A Conversation with SnippMedia’s Tom Burgess

Carol Spieckerman speaks with SnippMedia President, Tom Burgess, on the emergence of payments media networks and benefits to CPGs, banks, and shoppers.

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Calling Mrs. Maisel! Retail Clienteling is Cutting Edge (Again)

In her final people-powered retail episode, Carol Spieckerman speaks with Casey Drake on the new world of clienteling and customer experience.

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