The one-two punch of Q2 earnings reports from Walmart and Target is always a harbinger of retail’s health as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the make-or-break holiday season loom. Yet the daylight between these power players keeps getting brighter. Direct comparisons between Walmart and Target do a disservice to both as their priorities, capabilities, and business models diverge. Carol Spieckerman teases out uncommon takeaways from this second-quarter double feature, highlighting the growing differences that now set Walmart and Target apart.Episode highlights:·      How Walmart’s diversification slays retail setbacks.·      Why product sales will take a back seat.·      How “mix shifts” and “frequency categories” bring on the pain.·      Why retail crime isn’t an equal opportunity crisis. Want to be a guest on Spieckerman Speaks Retail? Contact [email protected] out more of Carol's retail insights and updates Follow Carol on LinkedInFollow Carol on Twitter

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