Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast

Retail Heat Map: Triple Threat Edition
Carol Spieckerman Carol Spieckerman

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.

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Full Path Analysis: Decoding Shopper Behavior Beyond Footfall
Carol Spieckerman Carol Spieckerman

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.

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When Will the Category-Killing Carnage End?
Carol Spieckerman Carol Spieckerman

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 model…until it wasn’t.

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It’s Time for Malls to Engage in the E-commerce Economy
Carol Spieckerman Carol Spieckerman

It’s Time for Malls to Engage in the E-commerce Economy

Malls aren’t dead, but they have been largely excluded from the e-commerce economy. Mall tenants have traditionally owned direct consumer connections that translate into digital relationships. All of that is set to change as mall owners take ownership of the physical and digital experiences that consumers crave.

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