Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Walmart Acquires Volt Systems To Advance Omnichannel Capabilities
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on Walmart’s timely acquisition of Volt Systems
Challenges Facing Ousted Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Became Quickly Insurmountable
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Marketwatch about why Target’s playbook wasn’t best for Bed, Bath, & Beyond
Thought Zara was inexpensive? China’s $100 billion startup Shein is undercutting the fast fashion industry with even cheaper clothes
Carol Spieckerman shares her thoughts on ultra-fast, ultra-cheap Chinese fashion disruptor, Shein in Fortune
Zara’s Move Suggests Free Returns May Become Rare
Carol Spieckerman shared her thoughts on why Zara’s return fees might be risky in Forbes.
Toying With Change
Carol Spieckerman weighed in on the pros of New York Toy Fair’s disruptive schedule change.
Ontario Toronto Grocery Insights
Carol Spieckerman shares her take on the state of the Ontario and Toronto grocery market in her in-depth interview with Produce Blueprints
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW: Supermarket Snapshot: Gelson's
Carol Spieckerman weighs in on Gelson’s many advantages in her extensive interview with Product Blueprints.
FRESH PRESS: Best Buy Has a New Way to Serve Budget-Conscious Shoppers
The Street picks up Carol Spieckerman’s comments on the wisdom of Best Buy’s outlet strategy.
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.
FRESH PRESS: Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart Canada’s wearables rollout and what it means for workers.
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW: Metro moves forward as consolidation continues
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Produce Blueprints on why consolidation in the Canadian grocery market shows no signs of slowing down.
FRESH PRESS: Farfetch To Invest Up To $200 Million In Neiman Marcus Group
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes on Farfetch taking a stake in Neiman Marcus
FRESH PRESS: Fast fashion is hot. It’s also making the world hotter.
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Business of Business on fast fashion’s sustainability situation
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: Walmart’s Try-On Tech Targets Some Intractable Problems
Forbes picked up Carol Spieckerman’s thoughts on Walmart’s latest try-on tech.
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.