Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
CGTN Interview With Carol Spieckerman: What’s Egging On Egg-Flation?
Carol Spieckerman cracks open the multi-faceted problem of egg-flation in her interview with China Global Television Network’s (CGTN) Sean Callebs.
These are the products being targeted by organized crime
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Dow Jones Marketwatch on the impact crime is having on retailers’ bottom lines and which categories are tasty targets.
Walmart earns $7.8B in quarter
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart’s Q2 earnings and the power of diversification.
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.
Inside Macy’s plan to grow its private brands
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on the pluses and minuses of Macy’s latest private brand push.
Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Media Recap Featured on Retail Wire
Carol Spieckerman’s recap article from her podcast interview with Brandcrush and Criteo featured on Retail Wire.
Online shopping, High Rents Take a Toll on US Retail Stores
Carol Spieckerman speaks with China Daily USA on the reasons for recent retail bankruptcies and current challenges.
Will Back-to-School Shopping Reach Record Levels
Carol Spieckerman’s insights on the 2023 back-to-school shopping season featured in Retail Wire discussion
Carol Spieckerman Discusses INFORM Consumers Act on China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) on how the INFORM Consumers Act will take a bite out of retail crime.
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.
No Stores? No Problem. Kroger Takes on Texas
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the San Antonio Express News on how Kroger can win with nary a store in sight. It’s hub-and-spoke model and fulfillment partnerships are a powerful combination.
Smart and Ugly: How Crocs Keeps Winning
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about how Crocs’ steady stream of brand hookups brings on the newness and keeps the brand light on its feet.
Supplier Best Practices Highlighted with Walmart Win
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on new retail supplier realities and opportunities as exemplified by a recent Walmart win.
There’s Plenty of Nike to go Around
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street on why Nike’s deal with Dick’s won’t ding or dilute its brand. Nike’s wholesale heyday is just getting started.
Walmart Quarterly Revenue up 7.6%
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette to parse the impact of grocery, discretionary dives, and inflation on Walmart’s quarterly results.
Gap’s Leadership Limbo May Lead to Portfolio Power Play
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street on why Gap’s organizational shifts may signal a new CEO with multi-brand oversight.
Bonobos Acquisition Is Good For WHP, Walmart And Bonobos
Carol Spieckerman’s comments on why Walmart is better off handing Bonobos over to WHP/Express picked up by Forbes
Target’s Not-So-Secret Weapon
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Seattle Times about why Target’s latest private brand push is critical to its success
Walmart’s Chicagoland Closures Tell a Bigger Story
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street on Walmart’s Chicago store closures and retail theft non-disclosure
Bed Bath & Beyond Cooks up Consignment Scheme
Carol Spieckerman speaks with MarketWatch on Bed Bath & Beyond’s latest Hail Mary pass.