Andrea Felsted
Columnist, consumer goods and retail, Bloomberg Opinion
Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist who writes about retail and consumer companies. Her columns cover chief executive changes, tariffs, luxury demand and the effect of tax and budget policy on retailers in the UK and US.
| Role | Columnist, consumer goods and retail |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Bloomberg Opinion |
| Beat | Retail, consumer goods, luxury |
Who is Andrea Felsted?
Andrea Felsted is a columnist at Bloomberg Opinion, where she writes commentary on the retail and consumer goods industries. Her columns appear across Bloomberg's platforms and are aimed at investors and executives following the sector.
Coverage
Felsted analyses the strategy and performance of large retailers and consumer brands on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the luxury industry. Recent columns have examined:
- China's economic difficulties and the exposure of luxury goods groups (September 2026)
- Walmart's chief executive change (November 2025)
- Pressure on UK retailers ahead of Christmas from budget measures (September 2025)
- Target's new chief executive and its identity (August 2025)
- How US retailers adapt to spending changes after tariffs (May 2025)
- Starbucks' turnaround efforts (April 2025)
Her work connects company decisions with wider economic forces, such as trade policy, taxation and shifts in consumer demand. Leadership changes are a recurring theme, as she assesses what new chief executives inherit and what they need to fix.
Luxury forms a significant strand of her writing, including how demand from Chinese consumers affects the fortunes of European and US luxury houses.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Andrea Felsted?
Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering retail and consumer goods.
What does Andrea Felsted write about?
She writes about retailers such as Walmart and Target, luxury demand, tariffs and how tax and budget policy affects retailers.