Carol Spieckerman’s insights weigh in on all things retail.
Insights
Carol Spieckerman named as 2025 Top Retail Expert by RETHINK Retail
Carol Spieckerman cracks open the multi-faceted problem of egg-flation in her interview with China Global Television Network’s (CGTN) Sean Callebs.
Carol Spieckerman outlines why Walmart’s latest theft-thwarting modification checks many boxes.
Carol Spieckerman dissects the keys to Walmart’s impressive Q3 2024 performance.
Carol Spieckerman draws on comparisons to Crocs and Patagonia as Red Wing Shoes launches nostalgic campaign.
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) holiday sales forecast.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune, weighing in on the retail price wars heating up in a runway to the holidays.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune on what it takes to keep the magic going after gaining placement with big guys like Walmart and Target.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with AdAge on the nostalgia movement in retail and why J. Crew catalogs and Old Navy look-backs make sense now.
Carol's back from her latest New York retail safari and flagship showdown. Can you guess the winner?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on why Walmart’s upcoming Creator summit with Forbes speaks to YouTube’s brand influence
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why TJX introducing body cams to thwart retail theft makes sense as a visible deterrent.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on why Target’s grocery price slashes are critical to its success in higher-margin categories.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about Walmart’s ongoing expansion into non-product offerings, including healthcare, and its latest foray into mammogram screenings.
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.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on whether Target will be the main beneficiary as Macy’s prunes its store fleet.
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.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe about Temu’s meteoric rise and how it is lowering the floor for US consumers
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why the no-spend trend is at odds with old-school inventory planning.
Carol Spieckerman shares why Walmart’s stock rewards radiate beyond store managers and lay a powerful foundation for the future.
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.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on TJX’ secret sauce and why competitors just can’t replicate it.
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.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Dow Jones Marketwatch on the impact crime is having on retailers’ bottom lines and which categories are tasty targets.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart’s Q2 earnings and the power of diversification.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about Target’s Pride kerfuffle and its impact on sales.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on the pluses and minuses of Macy’s latest private brand push.
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 recap article from her podcast interview with Brandcrush and Criteo featured on Retail Wire.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with China Daily USA on the reasons for recent retail bankruptcies and current challenges.