Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
FRESH PRESS: The Big Sustainability Shift
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Canadian Grocer on sustainability’s second act.
CGTN INTERVIEW: Inflationary trends in retail
China Global Television Network interviews Carol Spieckerman on inflationary concerns for retail and when it might begin to correct.
PODCAST INSIGHTS: Do Generational Mind Shifts Require New Retail Strategies?
Carol’s latest feature article recaps key takeaways on generational shopping shifts from her podcast interview with Katie Gilsenan, trends manager for GWI.
Should grocers leave delivery to third-party providers or do it themselves?
Carol Spieckerman weighed in on when DIY or third-party solutions makes sense for retail grocery delivery in Retail Wire
FRESH PRESS: Grocers are experimenting with delivery fees. Here are 8 key factors to consider, experts say
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Grocery Dive on delivery fee structures and who can get away with what.
FEATURE ARTICLE: Is Retail Ready for the Phygital Future?
Carol’s latest feature article recaps her podcast interview with Noam Levavi, CEO of ByondXR.
Advent calendars are everywhere
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Business Insider on the many advantages of the Advent calendar craze.
FRESH PRESS: Retailers Happy To Absorb Price Hikes. Also, Pigs Fly.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on how retailers and brands can mitigate price increases.