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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.

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

BusinessNews

Top 10 Dress Brands by Sales, Ranked

Olivela has emerged as the undisputed leader of the DTC dress category in 2025, dramatically outpacing all other brands in both brand equity and revenue generation.…

August 31, 2025

BeautyHair care

Moroccanoil Launch into 800 Ulta Beauty Stores

A major new collaboration is making headlines in the beauty industry, as Moroccanoil joins forces with Ulta Beauty to bring its acclaimed products to retail shelves…

August 29, 2025

BusinessFashion

Topshop and Topman Hosts First Runway Show in Seven Years to Mark Comeback

Topshop and Topman, staples of British fast fashion, are celebrating a comeback with the debut of a standalone website and a high-profile runway show four years…

August 27, 2025

InsightsNews

Gen Z Makes Up Over 15% of China’s Population With Surging Consumer Influence

A new generation of consumers is reshaping the way businesses in China think about growth and sustainability. China’s Generation Z has emerged as a transformative economic…

August 27, 2025

EventsNews

Alibaba.com Attracts 20,000 Startups for $1 Million CoCreate 2025 Pitch

In 2025, the global startup scene is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technology, social purpose, and innovative market approaches. The entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing…

August 26, 2025

BeautyNews

Emma Grede-Backed Range Beauty Launches Nationwide at Sephora

Sephora continues to lean into its role as a launchpad for emerging, values-driven beauty brands, spotlighting innovators that address both inclusivity and evolving skin health needs. After…

August 25, 2025

LawNews

Roots Sues Meijer Over ‘Roots & Threads’ Kids Clothing Line

Roots, the iconic Canadian apparel brand, has filed a federal trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit against Meijer, a major Michigan-based supercenter chain. The lawsuit, filed…

August 24, 2025

NewsRetail

Frankies Bikinis Steps Up Product Development with Centric Software

Frankies Bikinis is taking retail to the next level with Centric Software’s PLM platform, boosting launch speed and nearly eliminating production errors. Known for its bold…

August 21, 2025

FashionLaw

CPSC Seizes Thousands of Fake Labubu dolls Posing Choking Risks

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a stark warning to parents and consumers regarding counterfeit Labubu dolls currently circulating in the market. Marketed…

August 20, 2025

FashionNews

CAKES Body Hits $100 Million Milestone with Ulta Rollout

A new era for women’s undergarment innovation has just arrived in stores nationwide. CAKES body, the $100 million brand recognized for revolutionizing women’s undergarment solutions, has…

August 20, 2025