Carol Spieckerman 7/1/25 Carol Spieckerman 7/1/25

Retail Heat Map: Triple Threat Edition

Carol launches her new Retail Heat Map series by diving into the triple threat that's hitting retailers from all sides right now. From Walmart's workforce disruptions to Amazon's grocery struggles, these aren't just random headlines – they're early warning signals of how external forces are reshaping retail faster than most companies can adapt.

Carol Spieckerman 6/2/25 Carol Spieckerman 6/2/25

When Bots Don't Buy Your Hype: The Platform-Killing Disruption Retailers Didn't See Coming

Carol Spieckerman dives deep into the retail disruption that's hiding in plain sight – and why retailers and brands might be seriously underestimating its impact. While some are treating AI shopping agents like just another optimization challenge, Carol's here with a reality check.

Carol Spieckerman 4/18/25 Carol Spieckerman 4/18/25

AI-First Retail – Carol Spieckerman Hosts RETHINK Retail Podcast

Carol Spieckerman hosts RETHINK Retail’s podcast on AI-First Retail Strategies to discuss how AI is transforming customer experience, supply chains, and operational performance.

Carol Spieckerman 1/28/25 Carol Spieckerman 1/28/25

NRF 2025: Decoding Signals Beyond the AI Echo Chamber

Everyone was understandably captivated by AI at NRF 2025, yet the real story is about balancing innovation with identity, technology with humanity, and complexity with clarity. Carol Spieckerman lays it all out in the latest episode of Spieckerman Speaks Retail.

Carol Spieckerman 12/30/24 Carol Spieckerman 12/30/24

Featured: Retail Therapy Reflections on 2024

Carol Spieckerman joins RETHINK Retail’s Cloud Alliance year-end podcast to explore highlights and lowlights from 2024 and directional signals for 2025.

Carol Spieckerman 11/12/24 Carol Spieckerman 11/12/24

The Full Funnel Effect: In-Store Media Gets a Glow-up

Carol Spieckerman sat down with Cole Johnson, CEO of Looma, to get the 411 on retail media’s blue water opportunities and the power of the store to amplify brand stories.

Carol Spieckerman 10/22/24 Carol Spieckerman 10/22/24

Consumer Primacy and the Work Shop Shift: A Conversation with Joe Brady

Carol Spieckerman sits down with Joe Brady, commercial real estate guru and author of Work Shop, the Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate.

Carol Spieckerman 8/5/24 Carol Spieckerman 8/5/24

Seamless, Shoppable, and Swift: Eitan Koter’s New Rules of Video Commerce

Carol Spieckerman and Vimmi Co-CEO Eitan Koter delve into the power of multi-platform video and the explosion of commerce media.

Carol Spieckerman 7/1/24 Carol Spieckerman 7/1/24

Full Path Analysis: Decoding Shopper Behavior Beyond Footfall

Joe Shasteen, global manager of advanced analytics at RetailNext, to discuss the latest trends in retail analytics and in-store technology. Joe expands on the concept of full path analysis, which provides detailed insights into customer behavior throughout the store.

Carol Spieckerman 5/22/24 Carol Spieckerman 5/22/24

Are You Ready for Unready? It’s Launch and Learn Time!

Carol reveals her latest Retail Trajectory, Launch and Learn, where companies are ditching the warm-up act and releasing tech straight into consumer environments before the kinks are worked out.

Carol Spieckerman 3/26/24 Carol Spieckerman 3/26/24

Owning Your Data Assets and the Art of Noodling Around: New Technologies Mean New Priorities

Carol Spieckerman speaks with Sophelle’s Chris Corbin on navigating new technology, optimizing data, and the power of discovery.

Carol Spieckerman 3/19/24 Carol Spieckerman 3/19/24

Unlocking the Power of Payments Media Networks in Retail: A Conversation with SnippMedia’s Tom Burgess

Carol Spieckerman speaks with SnippMedia President, Tom Burgess, on the emergence of payments media networks and benefits to CPGs, banks, and shoppers.

Carol Spieckerman 2/27/24 Carol Spieckerman 2/27/24

Calling Mrs. Maisel! Retail Clienteling is Cutting Edge (Again)

In her final people-powered retail episode, Carol Spieckerman speaks with Casey Drake on the new world of clienteling and customer experience.

Carol Spieckerman 2/20/24 Carol Spieckerman 2/20/24

Brian Librach Plots the Route. The Retail Leader’s Roadmap

In the lastest People-Powered Retail episode, Carol Spieckerman speaks with Brian Librach on his new book, The Retail Leader’s Roadmap and the power of self-determination in plotting your retail career.

Carol Spieckerman 11/28/23 Carol Spieckerman 11/28/23

“People Before Things.” Putting the Human Back in Human Resources

In the latest people-powered retail series episode, Carol Spieckerman speaks with Build-A-Bear’s chief people officer Roz Johnson on how to bring out the best in retail teams.

Carol Spieckerman 11/7/23 Carol Spieckerman 11/7/23

Authentic Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Amplifying the Differences That Make a Difference

Carol Spieckerman speaks with Monica Williams on the new standards for equity, diversity, and inclusion and why getting it right is a game-changer.

Carol Spieckerman 10/24/23 Carol Spieckerman 10/24/23

Suiting up for Success: Sharp Strategies for Slaying D2C with Diana Ganz

Carol Spieckerman’s guest, Diana Ganz shares insights into how she has broken through barriers and cracked codes on some of the toughest challenges facing digital-forward brands today.