Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Walmart Is Now A Hub For Netflix Merch. Will More Hookups Follow?
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Forbes (via Retail Wire) on Walmart’s hookup with Netflix and the portfolio power kick that sets it apart.
Kohl's CEO Loss is Levi Strauss' Gain Says Retail Expert
Carol Spieckerman speaks with MarketWatch on Michelle Gass’ soft landing at Levis after escaping Kohl’s pressure cooker
Kanye Split Could be a Painful $2 Billion Pill for Adidas to Swallow
Carol Spieckerman speaks with London South East about why Adidas’ Kanye kick-out was better late than never.
Walmart Posts Loss in 3Q but Sales Rise
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette on Walmart’s impressive Q3 performance
Amazon's Prime Day-like Event Kick-starts Holiday Discount Frenzy
Carol Spieckerman shares why the early bird may catch the dollars this holiday shopping season in Reuters.
Mission Possible for Plant-Based? Impossible Foods' Next Phase
In her extensive interview with Business Insider, Carol Spieckerman parses out Impossible Foods’ plan under Peter McGuiness’ leadership.
Bed Bath & Beyond's Q2 results 'indefensible', says Wells Fargo analyst
Morningstar picked up Carol Spieckerman’s take on Bed, Bath & Beyond’s woes and Mark Tritton’s tenure.
Fast-fashion pioneer Forever 21 has a new CEO
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Fortune on Forever 21’s future and Authentic Brands’ multi-party portfolio plays
When More is More: Harnessing Retail’s Data Deluge
Carol Spieckerman recaps key takeaways and insights from her podcast interview with ClicData’s Helene Clary
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.