Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Walmart makes big move into offering women an essential service
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about Walmart’s ongoing expansion into non-product offerings, including healthcare, and its latest foray into mammogram screenings.
Ben & Jerry’s could be scooped up by a new owner. Will its progressive activism hold it back?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why Ben & Jerry’s latest flavor may be “Hot Potato” as parent Unilever spins off its ice cream division.
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.
A digital camcorder for $25.54? Boston-based Temu offers deals that seem too good to be true
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe about Temu’s meteoric rise and how it is lowering the floor for US consumers
No-Spend Trend Gains Traction
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why the no-spend trend is at odds with old-school inventory planning.
Walmart Stock Perks Percolate
Carol Spieckerman shares why Walmart’s stock rewards radiate beyond store managers and lay a powerful foundation for the future.
Buttoned up! SuitShop’s Secrets to DTC Success
Carol Spieckerman recaps key takeaways from her interview with SuitShop co-founder Diana Ganz on defying direct-to-consumer odds and driving growth in discretionary categories.
Why TJX Is Having a Moment
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on TJX’ secret sauce and why competitors just can’t replicate it.
Retail Crime Scene Wrap-up
Carol Spieckerman weighs in with multiple major news outlets on why retailers are determined to take a bite out of retail crime, even if it means failing fast.
Week in Retail Recap
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the media on Macy’s private brand palooza, inflation hangovers, and why automation is table stakes for fast food purveyors.
Turning up the Volume: Criteo & Brandcrush on Amplifying Retail Media’s Next Act
Carol Spieckerman recaps takeaways from her latest interview. Brandcrush CEO, Teresa Aprile returns to the show joined by Criteo’s general manager of global enterprise, Sherry Smith to talk about what’s next in retail media.
FEATURE INTERVIEW: Rethink Retail Interviews Carol Spieckerman for Retail Influencer Series
RETHINK Retail interviews Carol Spieckerman for its retail influencer series. Carol shares her retail journey from traveling a sales territory, to booking multi-million-dollar deals, to launching her speaking and advisory practice.
Foot Locker in the Hurt Locker?
Carol Spieckerman Speaks with The Street on Foot Locker’s ambitious plans and challenges.
Tupperware Tumbles
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Reuters on how massive competition, including private brands, are sucking business away from Tupperware.
Who Benefits From Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bankruptcy?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Market Watch on the competitors and potential acquirers that can clean up on the heels of Bed Bath & Beyond going bust.
Amazon curbs no-fee returns
However, the days of across-the-board free returns are over but Carol Spieckerman says Amazon’s nominal return fee won’t cause an uproar in her interview with Yahoo Finance
Dick’s Lifts Moosejaw From Walmart
Carol Spieckerman says Moosejaw will give Dick’s many places to move and groove.
Inside Fashion 2023 Retail Roundup
Inside Fashion tapped Carol Spieckerman for insights into 2023 challenges and opportunities in fashion retail.
Automation: How Much, How Fast?
In her Retail Wire weigh-in, Carol Spieckerman shares why consumer backlash might curtail retail automation.