Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Target cuts prices on thousands of basic items to lure budget shoppers away from Walmart
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minneapolis Star Tribune on why Target’s grocery price slashes are critical to its success in higher-margin categories.
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.
Consumers Pulling Back on Discretionary Spending
Carol Spieckerman speaks with MarketWatch on why inflation isn’t the only reason for slowdowns in discretionary spending.
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.
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: Retailers Happy To Absorb Price Hikes. Also, Pigs Fly.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on how retailers and brands can mitigate price increases.