Melissa Repko
Retail and consumer reporter, CNBC
Melissa Repko is a retail and consumer reporter for CNBC. She covers the largest US grocers and big box chains, department stores and specialty retailers, and the consumer spending trends behind them.
| Role | Retail and consumer reporter |
|---|---|
| Outlet | CNBC |
| Beat | Big box retail, department stores, consumer spending |
| Previously | The Dallas Morning News; The Oregonian; ABC News; The Buffalo News |
Who is Melissa Repko?
Melissa Repko is a retail and consumer reporter at CNBC. She reports on the biggest names in American retail and on what consumer spending says about the wider economy.
Career
CNBC hired Repko to cover big box retailers. Before joining the network she worked at The Dallas Morning News, The Oregonian, ABC News and The Buffalo News. She studied political science at Barnard College, Columbia University.
Coverage
At CNBC, Repko covers the country's largest grocers and big box chains, including Walmart, Target and Home Depot. She also reports on department stores, discounters and specialty retailers, which brings apparel and fashion retail into her coverage. Her main areas are:
- Big box retailers and grocers
- Department stores, discounters and specialty retailers
- Consumer spending trends
- How retail affects the labour market and the US economy
Her reporting connects company results and strategy with broader shifts in household spending. She also speaks at retail industry events, including Shoptalk and CommerceNext.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Melissa Repko?
Melissa Repko is a retail and consumer reporter at CNBC. She previously worked at The Dallas Morning News and The Oregonian.
What does Melissa Repko write about?
She covers retailers such as Walmart, Target and Home Depot, department stores and specialty chains, and consumer spending trends.