Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast

Mix Shifts, Margins, and Misfires: A Between-the-Lines Take on Target and Walmart

Mix Shifts, Margins, and Misfires: A Between-the-Lines Take on Target and Walmart

Walmart and Target are harbingers of retail’s health, yet raw sales numbers don’t tell the full story. The one-two punch of earnings reports from these two power players underscored the impact that inflation, supply chain snags, and inventory pileups are having on retail. Carol teases out uncommon takeaways from both retailers’ Q2 earnings reports and what it signals for the holiday shopping season and beyond.

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Branded Environments and the Experiential Retail Revival

Branded Environments and the Experiential Retail Revival

Brick-and-mortar retail is experiencing a renaissance as consumers return to stores and retailers deploy new digital capabilities. Retail’s “phygital” future is unfolding and traditional marketing tactics are transforming along with it. Retailers have an unprecedented opportunity to build meaningful brand connections as consumers seek out in-store experiences. Carol’s guest Tina Chadwick serves as the SVP of creative, strategy, and digital for Miller Zell, a branded environments leader that provides end-to-end services for major retailers. In this episode, Carol and Tina discuss the future of customer engagement and Tina shares case studies that showcase best practices.

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