Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
In the Target vs. Walmart Price War, Consumers Keep Winning
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune, weighing in on the retail price wars heating up in a runway to the holidays.
New Retail Suppliers: Promise and Pitfalls
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.
Target cuts prices on thousands of basic items to lure budget shoppers away from Walmart
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on why Target’s grocery price slashes are critical to its success in higher-margin categories.
Will Target Benefit as Macy’s Shutters Stores?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on whether Target will be the main beneficiary as Macy’s prunes its store fleet.
Target Launches Diane Von Furstenberg Collection
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.
Sales dip expected for Target following removal of some Pride products
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about Target’s Pride kerfuffle and its impact on sales.
Small Retailers Can Make Hay as Buy Buy Baby Shutters Stores
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune on why small and independent retailers benefit most from Buy Buy Baby’s bow-out. Agility matters.