Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Is Target’s Factory Direct Foray Faulty?
Carol Spieckerman asks, “Why this? Why now?” as Target attempts bolt-on business, even as basics beg for attention.
Tariff Tremors Hit Canadian Retail
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Produce Blueprints on how tariffs are igniting national pride and urging Canadian retailers to seek alternatives.
Target's staff blow whistle on price hikes: 'Everything's going up'
Price changes are a constant in retail. Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Daily Mail on why Target can’t afford to toy too much as savvy shoppers do their homework.
Amazon Expands Prime Day as Preemptive Play
Carol Spieckerman tells MarketWatch that Amazon’s Prime Day extension is a “get while the getting’s good” play as economic headwinds begin to gust.
Empty shelves? Tariffs are about to hit US shoppers in a variety of ways.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Christian Science Monitor on the likely impact of tariffs and why small-to-mid-sized US companies will bear the brunt.
The Supply Chain vs. Tariffs: It’s complicated
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on the extreme price sensitivity that makes Trump’s tariffs potentially more perlious.
Walmart Hands Over the Keys to Loyalty Members
Carol Spieckerman outlines why Walmart’s latest theft-thwarting modification checks many boxes.
Walmart’s Q3 Performance Shines
Carol Spieckerman dissects the keys to Walmart’s impressive Q3 2024 performance.
Red Wing Boots Campaign Draws on Nostalgia
Carol Spieckerman draws on comparisons to Crocs and Patagonia as Red Wing Shoes launches nostalgic campaign.
Average Christmas Shopper to Spend Record Amounts
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) holiday sales forecast.
In the Target vs. Walmart Price War, Consumers Keep Winning
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune, weighing in on the retail price wars heating up in a runway to the holidays.
New Retail Suppliers: Promise and Pitfalls
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Minnesota Star Tribune on what it takes to keep the magic going after gaining placement with big guys like Walmart and Target.
Why Nostalgia is a Hot Fashion Trend (Again)
Carol Spieckerman speaks with AdAge on the nostalgia movement in retail and why J. Crew catalogs and Old Navy look-backs make sense now.
New York Retail Flagship Showdown. And the Winner Is…
Carol's back from her latest New York retail safari and flagship showdown. Can you guess the winner?
Walmart/Forbes Summit Pairs Creators and Brands
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on why Walmart’s upcoming Creator summit with Forbes speaks to YouTube’s brand influence
TJ Maxx and Marshalls Beta Test Body Cams to Take a Bite Out of Retail Crime
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on why TJX introducing body cams to thwart retail theft makes sense as a visible deterrent.
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.
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.