Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Consistency Counts at Costco (More Than Ever)
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on why Costco’s tariff riff and double down on DEI aligns with its core culture.
Walmart’s Out-Teching Tech Companies (And It’s Paying Off)
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on Walmart’s Q4 confidence as Doug McMillon passes the baton to John Furner.
Target’s Fiddelke Not Wasting Time
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Target’s CEO-in-waiting not waiting to turn the ship around as the holiday shopping season hits full steam.
Better Safe Than Sorry (Again) for Kohl’s
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on why Kohl’s inside pick for CEO makes nothing but sense as distractions could derail progress.
Walmart Leadership Handoff Awesomely Boring
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart CEO Doug McMillon heading out on a high note and John Furner’s growth gain challenge.
Target Layoffs Bold First Move for Fiddelke
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune on why Target’s CEO-in-waiting Michael Fiddelke will need a cheerful follow-on to HQ headcount cuts.
Publix’ Secret Sauce
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Grocery Dive on the competition-killing combo that set Publix apart from the grocery-grabbing crowd.
Toys ‘R Us Just Won’t Quit
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail about Toys ‘R Us’ latest pop up play and why brand recognition won’t be enough to kill the competition.
Lululemon’s Pedestal Problem
Carol Spieckerman speaks with MarketWatch on Lululemon’s struggles as aggressive upstarts and value players go after bigger slices of the athleisure pie.
Macy’s “Bold New Chapter” Is a Page Turner
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on Macy’s major turnaround. Synergistic approaches are winning over spot treating.
Target’s Self-Inflicted Destruction
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on Target’s travails and future prospects as a series of missteps makes waves.
Target CEO acknowledges silence from leadership has created uncertainty among workers
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about why Target CEO Brian Cornell’s communications vacuum and brand perception dings could prove deadly.
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