Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
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Fast-fashion pioneer Forever 21 has a new CEO
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Fortune on Forever 21’s future and Authentic Brands’ multi-party portfolio plays
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When More is More: Harnessing Retail’s Data Deluge
Carol Spieckerman recaps key takeaways and insights from her podcast interview with ClicData’s Helene Clary
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Walmart Acquires Volt Systems To Advance Omnichannel Capabilities
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on Walmart’s timely acquisition of Volt Systems
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Challenges Facing Ousted Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Became Quickly Insurmountable
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Marketwatch about why Target’s playbook wasn’t best for Bed, Bath, & Beyond
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Thought Zara was inexpensive? China’s $100 billion startup Shein is undercutting the fast fashion industry with even cheaper clothes
Carol Spieckerman shares her thoughts on ultra-fast, ultra-cheap Chinese fashion disruptor, Shein in Fortune
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Zara’s Move Suggests Free Returns May Become Rare
Carol Spieckerman shared her thoughts on why Zara’s return fees might be risky in Forbes.
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Toying With Change
Carol Spieckerman weighed in on the pros of New York Toy Fair’s disruptive schedule change.
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Ontario Toronto Grocery Insights
Carol Spieckerman shares her take on the state of the Ontario and Toronto grocery market in her in-depth interview with Produce Blueprints
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IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW: Supermarket Snapshot: Gelson's
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on Gelson’s many advantages in her extensive interview with Product Blueprints.
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FRESH PRESS: Best Buy Has a New Way to Serve Budget-Conscious Shoppers
The Street picks up Carol Spieckerman’s comments on the wisdom of Best Buy’s outlet strategy.
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FRESH PRESS: Walmart profit drop 24% for first quarter; CEO cites wage costs, inventory, fuel
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on Walmart’s disappointing Q1 2022 results and margin shortfalls.
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FRESH PRESS: Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart Canada’s wearables rollout and what it means for workers.
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IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW: Metro moves forward as consolidation continues
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Produce Blueprints on why consolidation in the Canadian grocery market shows no signs of slowing down.
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FRESH PRESS: Farfetch To Invest Up To $200 Million In Neiman Marcus Group
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on Farfetch taking a stake in Neiman Marcus
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FRESH PRESS: Fast fashion is hot. It’s also making the world hotter.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Business of Business on fast fashion’s sustainability situation
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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Outsmarting Inflation: How to Leverage Pricing to Unlock Profitable, Customer-Centric Growth
Carol Spieckerman moderates Retail Wire expert panel on pricing strategy in the midst of inflation.
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FRESH PRESS: Walmart’s Try-On Tech Targets Some Intractable Problems
Forbes picked up Carol Spieckerman’s thoughts on Walmart’s latest try-on tech.
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FRESH PRESS: Third-party vs DIY delivery?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer on retailers’ decisions to go DIY or third-party for home delivery.
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FEATURE REPORT: The Rise of Local Marketing
Carol shared her thoughts on opportunities in the new world of local retail marketing in Localistico’s comprehensive report.
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FRESH PRESS: The Big Sustainability Shift
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Canadian Grocer on sustainability’s second act.