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Jeanel Alvarado

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About Jeanel Alvarado

Jeanel Alvarado is a marketer and retail strategist, leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise in retail, e-commerce, technology, consumer and shopping trends. She is the former Senior Managing Director of the School of Retailing at the University of Alberta. Jeanel’s insights appear in Nasdaq, Entrepreneur, Fortune, TIME, and the US Chamber of Commerce, among others, with recurring commentary on top retailers and brands for financial markets, consumer insights, shopping trends, tech Innovation, and the luxury sector.

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BusinessFootwear

Luxury Shoe Brand Rebecca Allen Launches at Nordstrom 

As we continue to grow our partnerships and improve the representation of diverse vendors and brands, we are excited to launch luxury shoe brand, Rebecca Allen,…

June 3, 2021

FashionRetail

H&M Launches ‘The Blank Staples’ for Wholesale Customers

H&M, a leading global fashion retailer, launched its Blank Staples Wholesale Program in May 2021. This program offers a new purchasing format for the brand’s core…

May 21, 2021

BeautyRetail

Sephora Canada To Dedicate 25% of Brand Offering To BIPOC-Owned Brands

Sephora Canada has recently announced its commitment to dedicate 25% of its brand offering to BIPOC-owned brands by 2026. This ambitious goal is part of the…

May 20, 2021

BeautyBusiness

Àuda.B, First Black-Owned Nail Lacquer Brand Sold at Nordstrom

Auda. B, a luxury vegan nail lacquer brand, has recently become available at Nordstrom, a leading fashion retailer. This innovative brand is dedicated to bridging the…

May 13, 2021

Footwear

Nicki Minaj crashes Crocs website with 4,900% spike in sales after IG Post

Nicki Minaj, the best-selling female rapper of all time, recently caused a massive surge in pink Crocs sales after posting a steamy photo on Instagram. In…

May 13, 2021

Fashion

Kylie Jenner Targets $19.5 Billion Swimwear Industry With Kylie Swim

Kylie Jenner, the 24-year-old beauty mogul, is expanding her business empire by venturing into the swimwear industry with her new fashion line, Kylie Swim. The global…

May 11, 2021

BeautyRetail

Goldman Sachs Invests Over $10B in New Black Women Initiative

Goldman Sachs, a leading global financial institution, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a more inclusive economy by launching the One Million Black Women initiative. This…

May 11, 2021

PaymentsRetail

Klarna launches Small Business Impact Initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses

Klarna today announced it is donating $4.5 million in free services to small and medium-sized enterprises to aid them in recovery. In honor of Small Business…

May 10, 2021

Retail

Heal In Colour Launch Adhesive Bandages For Black & Brown Skin Tones

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for products that cater to the diverse needs of consumers, particularly in the realm of personal care…

May 7, 2021

Retail

RIMOWA x CHAOS collaborate for limited-edition line of suitcases

For Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall, a collaboration with RIMOWA fit not only their brand’s DNA, but their own. Before launching their cultish accessories line in…

May 6, 2021