Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast
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Carol Spieckerman connects the dots between retail's hottest retail stories - from Saks' spectacular bankruptcy to Victoria's Secret's turnaround to Target's latest controversy magnet moment. Through her recent media contributions and sharp analysis, Carol reveals how these seemingly disparate stories prove that in today's retail landscape, you either know exactly who you are and execute flawlessly, or you get tossed into the industry's sorting machine.
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 โ they're early warning signals of how external forces are reshaping retail faster than most companies can adapt.
When Will the Category-Killing Carnage End?
A new breed of retail chain emerged in the 80s that spelled a last hurrah for brick & mortar before the digital floodgates opened in the 90s. Then came Amazon and its wake of digital competitors, slaying niches without mercy. A recent wave of retail bankruptcies attests to how category killing was a great modelโฆuntil it wasnโt.