Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Insights
Buttoned up! SuitShop’s Secrets to DTC Success
Carol Spieckerman recaps key takeaways from her interview with SuitShop co-founder Diana Ganz on defying direct-to-consumer odds and driving growth in discretionary categories.
Why TJX Is Having a Moment
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Boston Globe on TJX’ secret sauce and why competitors just can’t replicate it.
Retail Crime Scene Wrap-up
Carol Spieckerman weighs in with multiple major news outlets on why retailers are determined to take a bite out of retail crime, even if it means failing fast.
These are the products being targeted by organized crime
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Dow Jones Marketwatch on the impact crime is having on retailers’ bottom lines and which categories are tasty targets.
Walmart earns $7.8B in quarter
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on Walmart’s Q2 earnings and the power of diversification.
Sales dip expected for Target following removal of some Pride products
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune about Target’s Pride kerfuffle and its impact on sales.
Inside Macy’s plan to grow its private brands
Carol Spieckerman speaks with Modern Retail on the pluses and minuses of Macy’s latest private brand push.
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.
Carol Spieckerman’s Retail Media Recap Featured on Retail Wire
Carol Spieckerman’s recap article from her podcast interview with Brandcrush and Criteo featured on Retail Wire.
Online shopping, High Rents Take a Toll on US Retail Stores
Carol Spieckerman speaks with China Daily USA on the reasons for recent retail bankruptcies and current challenges.
Will Back-to-School Shopping Reach Record Levels
Carol Spieckerman’s insights on the 2023 back-to-school shopping season featured in Retail Wire discussion
Carol Spieckerman Discusses INFORM Consumers Act on China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) on how the INFORM Consumers Act will take a bite out of retail crime.
Small Retailers Can Make Hay as Buy Buy Baby Shutters Stores
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Star Tribune on why small and independent retailers benefit most from Buy Buy Baby’s bow-out. Agility matters.
No Stores? No Problem. Kroger Takes on Texas
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the San Antonio Express News on how Kroger can win with nary a store in sight. It’s hub-and-spoke model and fulfillment partnerships are a powerful combination.
Smart and Ugly: How Crocs Keeps Winning
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street about how Crocs’ steady stream of brand hookups brings on the newness and keeps the brand light on its feet.
Supplier Best Practices Highlighted with Walmart Win
Carol Spieckerman speaks with the Democrat Gazette on new retail supplier realities and opportunities as exemplified by a recent Walmart win.
There’s Plenty of Nike to go Around
Carol Spieckerman speaks with The Street on why Nike’s deal with Dick’s won’t ding or dilute its brand. Nike’s wholesale heyday is just getting started.
Turning up the Volume: Criteo & Brandcrush on Amplifying Retail Media’s Next Act
Carol Spieckerman recaps takeaways from her latest interview. Brandcrush CEO, Teresa Aprile returns to the show joined by Criteo’s general manager of global enterprise, Sherry Smith to talk about what’s next in retail media.
FEATURE INTERVIEW: Rethink Retail Interviews Carol Spieckerman for Retail Influencer Series
RETHINK Retail interviews Carol Spieckerman for its retail influencer series. Carol shares her retail journey from traveling a sales territory, to booking multi-million-dollar deals, to launching her speaking and advisory practice.
Foot Locker in the Hurt Locker?
Carol Spieckerman Speaks with The Street on Foot Locker’s ambitious plans and challenges.