Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
FRESH PRESS: Third-party vs DIY delivery?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer on retailers’ decisions to go DIY or third-party for home delivery.
FEATURE REPORT: The Rise of Local Marketing
Carol shared her thoughts on opportunities in the new world of local retail marketing in Localistico’s comprehensive report.
FRESH PRESS: The Big Sustainability Shift
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Canadian Grocer on sustainability’s second act.
CGTN INTERVIEW: Inflationary trends in retail
China Global Television Network interviews Carol Spieckerman on inflationary concerns for retail and when it might begin to correct.
PODCAST INSIGHTS: Do Generational Mind Shifts Require New Retail Strategies?
Carol’s latest feature article recaps key takeaways on generational shopping shifts from her podcast interview with Katie Gilsenan, trends manager for GWI.
Would a Peloton acquisition make sense for Amazon or Nike?
Carol Spieckerman weighed in on why Nike would be a better parent to Peloton than Amazon in Retail Wire
Should grocers leave delivery to third-party providers or do it themselves?
Carol Spieckerman weighed in on when DIY or third-party solutions makes sense for retail grocery delivery in Retail Wire
FRESH PRESS: Grocers are experimenting with delivery fees. Here are 8 key factors to consider, experts say
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Grocery Dive on delivery fee structures and who can get away with what.
FEATURE ARTICLE: Is Retail Ready for the Phygital Future?
Carol’s latest feature article recaps her podcast interview with Noam Levavi, CEO of ByondXR.
Advent calendars are everywhere
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Business Insider on the many advantages of the Advent calendar craze.
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.
FRESH PRESS: Yeti soars through pandemic as consumers keep thirsting for its products
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Austin American Statesman on Yeti’s enviable success and what’s driving its double-digit increases.
FRESH PRESS: Amazon and the Future of Grocery
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Produce Blueprints on the retail grocery landscape and Amazon’s encroachment.
Saks Fifth Avenue Said To Be Readying IPO Valuing Department Store At $6 Billion, Sending Stock Soaring
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on Saks Fifth Avenue’s spinoff plans and the growing marketplace mania.
Great Expectations: Focus on Retail Labor Shortages
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Footwear Plus magazine on current retail labor shortages
5 ways to boost plant-based products in grocery stores
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Food Dive on the plethora of plant-based options in grocery retail.
FEATURE INTERVIEW: Keeping the Shelves Stocked
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Workflow Quarterly on current retail supply chain snafus.